Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 19, 2006

Bright Star Regulus near the Leo 1 Dwarf Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 19, 2006 is “Bright Star Regulus near the Leo 1 Dwarf Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Russell Croman). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“The star on the upper left is so bright it is sometimes hard to notice the galaxy on the lower right. Both the star, Regulus , and the galaxy, Leo I , can be found within one degree of each other toward the constellation of Leo.”

— APOD editors, June 19, 2006

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At a glance

Date: June 19, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Russell Croman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 19, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-june-19-bright-star-regulus-near-the-leo-1-dwarf-galaxy

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