Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 4, 2002

Facing NGC 6946

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 4, 2002 is “Facing NGC 6946,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

From the explanation

“From our vantage point in the Milky Way Galaxy , we see NGC 6946 face on. The big beautiful spiral galaxy is located just 10 million light-years away, behind a veil of foreground stars in the high and far-off constellation of Cepheus .”

— APOD editors, October 4, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 4, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 146 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 4, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-october-4-facing-ngc-6946

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