Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Chamaeleon Dark Nebulas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 19, 2025 is “Chamaeleon Dark Nebulas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Xinran Li & Houbo Zhao). The original explanation runs about 169 words.

The featured image shows a dark nebula complex involving thick dust appearing brown and making a big
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Xinran Li & Houbo Zhao 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, November 19, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 19, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Xinran Li & Houbo Zhao
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 169 words

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