Posted on 06/25/2024 2:00:12 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: What is that strange brown ribbon on the sky? When observing the star cluster NGC 4372, observers frequently take note of an unusual dark streak nearby running about three degrees in length. The streak, actually a long molecular cloud, has become known as the Dark Doodad Nebula. (Doodad is slang for a thingy or a whatchamacallit.) Pictured here, the Dark Doodad Nebula sweeps across the center of a rich and colorful starfield. Its dark color comes from a high concentration of interstellar dust that preferentially scatters visible light. The globular star cluster NGC 4372 is visible as the fuzzy white spot on the far left, while the bright blue star gamma Muscae is seen to the cluster's upper right. The Dark Doodad Nebula can be found with strong binoculars toward the southern constellation of the Fly (Musca).
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Wow.
Reminds me of that Schiff-stain we have for a president.
Otherwise... Quite lovely.
I propose the Dark Skidmark Nebula.
Damn.... I was hoping to get in before the first Biden was there comment.
Gotta be quick at FR.
Don’t start freakin’
wy69
Ok...what solar system did not clean up their mess?
Are you sure that’s not a doodoo instead of a doodad?
Someone needs DEF for their interstellar Diesel...
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