Breathtaking view of the Southern sky from the South Pole, showcasing the Southern Cross constellation (Crux), the bright Carina Nebula, the dark Coal Sack Nebula, and a section of our Milky Way galaxy. Gamma Crucis, the orange star at the top of the Southern Cross, is also visible.

Astronomy Picture from 18/06/2000

The Milky Way Near the Southern Cross

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap000618.html


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