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Astronomy Picture of the Day
The Annotated Galactic Center
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01.09.2010 00:00
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The Annotated Galactic Center
Explanation: The sky toward the
center of our Galaxy
is filled with a wide variety of
celestial wonders
, many of which are visible from a dark location with common
binoculars
. Constellations near the
Galactic Center
include
Sagittarius
,
Libra
,
Scorpius
,
Scutum
, and
Ophiuchus
. Nebulas include
Messier
objects
M8
,
M16
,
M20
, as well as the
Pipe
and
Cat's Paw
nebulas. Visible
open star clusters
include
M6
,
M7
,
M21
,
M23
,
M24
, and
M25
, while
globular star cluster
M22
is also visible. A hole in the dust toward the
Galactic Center
reveals a bright region filled with distant stars known as
Baade's Window
, which is visible between
M7
and
M8
. Moving your cursor over the
above image
the will bring up an un-annotated version. Poll:
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