Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Where is HD 189733?
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 21, 2008 is “Where is HD 189733?,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , A. Fujii, and Z. Levay ( STScI ). The original explanation runs about 177 words.
From the explanation
“The star cataloged as HD 189733 is a mere 63 light-years away. Its location is indicated in this deep, wide-angle image of the sky centered on the northern constellation of Cygnus.”
— APOD editors, March 21, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 21, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , A. Fujii, and Z. Levay ( STScI )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 177 words