Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 15, 1997

Vega

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 1997 is “Vega,” an image. It is credited to Credit: D. Moffatt (DOA), ScienceWeb, Starry Messenger Communications. The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“Vega is a bright blue star 25 light years away. Vega is the brightest star in the Summer Triangle , a group of stars easily visible summer evenings in the northern hemisphere.”

— APOD editors, July 15, 1997

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At a glance

Date: July 15, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: D. Moffatt (DOA), ScienceWeb, Starry Messenger Communications
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 15, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-july-15-vega

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