Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 28, 2012

Stars in a Dusty Sky

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 28, 2012 is “Stars in a Dusty Sky,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: John Davis). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“Bright star Markab anchors this dusty skyscape. At the top right corner of the frame, Markab itself marks a corner of an asterism known as the Great Square , found within the boundaries of the constellation Pegasus, the flying horse .”

— APOD editors, September 28, 2012

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At a glance

Date: September 28, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: John Davis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 28, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-september-28-stars-in-a-dusty-sky

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