Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Chamaeleon Dark Nebulas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 22, 2024 is “Chamaeleon Dark Nebulas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Chang Lee). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

The featured image shows a dark nebula complex involving thick dust appearing brown and making a big
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chang Lee Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Sometimes the dark dust of interstellar space has an angular elegance. Such is the case toward the far-south constellation of Chamaeleon .”

— APOD editors, July 22, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 22, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chang Lee
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 165 words

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