Sunday, July 26, 2009

Summery Fundraiser with Bonus Astronomy Pics

APOD: 2009 July 22 - The Lagoon Nebula in Gas, Dust, and Stars

The Lagoon Nebula in Gas, Dust, and Stars
Credit & Copyright: Florencio Rodil

Explanation: Stars are battling gas and dust in the Lagoon Nebula but the photographers are winning. Also known as M8, this photogenic nebula is visible even without binoculars towards the constellation of Sagittarius.


APOD: 2009 July 21 - The Horsehead Nebula
The Horsehead Nebula
Credit & Copyright: Nigel Sharp (NOAO), KPNO, AURA, NSF

Explanation: One of the most identifiable nebulae in the sky, the Horsehead Nebula in Orion, is part of a large, dark, molecular cloud.


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