Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Young Stars, Dark Nebulae

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 10, 2025 is “Young Stars, Dark Nebulae,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Long Xin). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

Young Stars, Dark Nebulae
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Long Xin Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“An unassuming region in the constellation Taurus holds these dark and dusty nebulae. Scattered through the scene, stars in multiple star systems are forming within their natal Taurus molecular cloud complex some 450 light-years away.”

— APOD editors, January 10, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 10, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Long Xin
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 118 words

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