Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 28, 2012

In the Glare of Alpha Centauri

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 28, 2012 is “In the Glare of Alpha Centauri,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Lorenzi ( Glittering Lights )). The original explanation runs about 192 words.

From the explanation

“The glare of Alpha Centauri, one of the brightest stars in planet Earth’s night sky, floods the left side of this southern skyscape . 3 light-years distant, Alpha Centauri actually consists of two component stars similar in size to the Sun, locked in a mutual orbit.”

— APOD editors, June 28, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 28, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Marco Lorenzi ( Glittering Lights )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 192 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 28, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-june-28-in-the-glare-of-alpha-centauri

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