Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Dark Tower in Scorpius

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 22, 2024 is “The Dark Tower in Scorpius,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

The Dark Tower in Scorpius
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In silhouette against a crowded star field along the tail of the arachnological constellation Scorpius , this dusty cosmic cloud evokes for some the image of an ominous dark tower.”

— APOD editors, August 22, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 22, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 144 words

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Source

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