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Astronomy Picture of the Day on Nostr: APOD from 2025-08-01 Small Dark #Nebula A dark Bok globule stands out against the ...

APOD from 2025-08-01

Small Dark #Nebula

A dark Bok globule stands out against the Eagle Nebula's glow, 7,000 light-years away. This small cloud of cold gas and dust is a star-forming region within M16, dwarfed by the iconic Pillars of Creation but significant as a nursery for new stars.

HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250801.html#space #astronomy #hubble