Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Vega

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 23, 1998 is “Vega,” an image. It is credited to Credit: D. Moffatt (DOA), ScienceWeb, Starry Messenger Communications. The original explanation runs about 135 words.

Vega
Credit: D. Moffatt (DOA), ScienceWeb, Starry Messenger Communications Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

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, August 23, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 23, 1998
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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