JOURNAL ARTICLE

Summer Star Clouds: Spend some time navigating among shimmering sights.

  • Published In: Sky & Telescope, 2024, v. 148, n. 2. P. 20 1 of 3

  • Database: Academic Search Ultimate 2 of 3

  • Authored By: Ventrudo, Brian 3 of 3

Abstract

The article explores the summer star clouds and the contributions of Edward Emerson Barnard to astrophotography. Barnard's photographs of the Milky Way unveiled its intricate beauty, including dark nebulae and star clouds. Star clouds are dense clusters of stars in the galaxy's bulge or spiral arms, visible through gaps in interstellar gas and dust. The article takes readers on a tour of notable star clouds in the Sagittarius constellation, highlighting specific objects and their locations. It also discusses star clouds in other constellations, such as the Small Sagittarius Star Cloud (M24), the Scutum Star Cloud, the Gamma Scuti Star Cloud, the Sagitta Star Cloud, and the Cygnus Star Cloud. These star clouds are openings in dark dust clouds that offer a clear view of starlight from thousands of light-years away. The stars within these clouds are younger and bluer compared to other regions of the Milky Way. The text also mentions various dark nebulae and open clusters that can be observed within these star clouds. [Extracted from the article]

Additional Information

  • Source:Sky & Telescope. 2024/08, Vol. 148, Issue 2, p20
  • Document Type:Article
  • Subject Area:History
  • Publication Date:2024
  • ISSN:0037-6604
  • Accession Number:177213108
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