Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Gum 37 and the Southern Tadpoles

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 2025 is “Gum 37 and the Southern Tadpoles,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Francis Bozon & Cecil Navick ( AstroA. R. O. )). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

A starfield is shown dominated by a purple and red nebula. Several dark dust pillars are visible that appear not unlike tadpoles. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Francis Bozon & Cecil Navick ( AstroA. R. O. ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This cosmic skyscape features glowing gas and dark dust clouds alongside the young stars of NGC 3572 . A beautiful emission nebula and star cluster, it sails far southern skies within the nautical constellation Carina .”

— APOD editors, April 28, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 28, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Francis Bozon & Cecil Navick ( AstroA. R. O. )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 176 words

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