Snake nebula (Barnard 72),optical image. The Snake nebula,seen at centre,is so-called because of its curved S-shape. It is formed of a region of dust clouds that obscure the light from the stars behind,creating a dark silhouette. This nebula,part of the larger Dark Horse nebula,lies about 650 light years from the Earth in the constellation Ophiuchus | |
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Credit: | Science Photo Library / Gendler, Robert / Misti, Jim / Mazlin, Steve |
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