Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 14, 2024

RCW 85

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 14, 2024 is “RCW 85,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Martin Pugh). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“From the 1960 astronomical catalog of Rodgers, Campbell and Whiteoak , emission region RCW 85 shines in southern night skies between bright stars Alpha and Beta Centauri. About 5,000 light years distant, the hazy interstellar cloud of glowing hydrogen gas and dust is faint.”

— APOD editors, June 14, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 14, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 14, 2024 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2024-june-14-rcw-85

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