This is the APOD from November 23rd, 2012. It is depicting the Pipe Nebula. It is located east of Antares and Ophiuchus is visible in this picture. It was discovered by E. E. Barnard in the 20th century. This was taken as a 24 hour exposure from the Atacama desert in Chile. It is about 450 light years away. The dark center of this image is created by gas and dust collapsing and creating stars.
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