Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Corona Australis Molecular Cloud and the Chandelier Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 22, 2026 is “The Corona Australis Molecular Cloud and the Chandelier Cluster,” an image. It is credited to DES/DOE/FNAL/DECam/CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA; Processing: T.A. Rector (UAA/NOIRLab), R. Colombari & M. Zamani (NOIRLab). The original explanation runs about 157 words.

Both dense and whispy clouds streak across the left side of the image with bright stars peaking through. A few stars stand out as brighter than the rest. A tight cluster of stars sits to the top right of the image. The background is covered
Credit: DES/DOE/FNAL/DECam/CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA; Processing: T.A. Rector (UAA/NOIRLab), R. Colombari & M. Zamani (NOIRLab) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The Southern Crown (Corona Australis) dazzles with young and ancient celestial jewels. The Corona Australis Cloud is a collage of reflection and emission nebulae on the left of today’s image.”

— APOD editors, July 22, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 22, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: DES/DOE/FNAL/DECam/CTIO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA; Processing: T.A. Rector (UAA/NOIRLab), R. Colombari & M. Zamani (NOIRLab)
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 157 words

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