Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 4, 2007

Central Cygnus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 4, 2007 is “Central Cygnus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Processing – Noel Carboni , Imaging – Greg Parker). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“Supergiant star Gamma Cygni lies at the center of the Northern Cross, famous asterism in the constellation Cygnus the Swan .”

— APOD editors, January 4, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 4, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Processing – Noel Carboni , Imaging – Greg Parker
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 4, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-january-4-central-cygnus

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