Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Stardust and Betelgeuse
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 28, 2011 is “Stardust and Betelgeuse,” an image. It is credited to ESO , Pierre Kervella ( LESIA, Observatoire de Paris ), et al.. The original explanation runs about 144 words.
From the explanation
“An expansive nebula of dust is seen to surround red supergiant star Betegeuse in this remarkable high resolution composite, an infrared VLT image from the European Southern Observatory. Betelgeuse itself is outlined by the small, central red circle.”
— APOD editors, June 28, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 28, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: ESO , Pierre Kervella ( LESIA, Observatoire de Paris ), et al.
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 144 words