Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Cometary Globules

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 16, 2024 is “Cometary Globules,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mark Hanson & Martin Pugh , Observatorio El Sauce). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

A starfield is shown featuring many pillars of interstellar gas and dust, mostly in the center. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mark Hanson & Martin Pugh , Observatorio El Sauce Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What are these unusual interstellar structures? Bright-rimmed, flowing shapes gather near the center of this rich starfield toward the borders of the nautical southern constellations Pupis and Vela .”

— APOD editors, July 16, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 16, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mark Hanson & Martin Pugh , Observatorio El Sauce
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 141 words

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