Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Galaxies, Stars, and Dust

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 13, 2012 is “Galaxies, Stars, and Dust,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ignacio de la Cueva Torregrosa ( Capturandoeluniverso , A.A.E. )). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

Galaxies, Stars, and Dust
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ignacio de la Cueva Torregrosa ( Capturandoeluniverso , A.A.E. ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Spiky stars and spooky shapes abound in this deep cosmic skyscape . Its well-composed field of view covers about 2 Full Moons on the sky toward the constellation Pegasus .”

— APOD editors, October 13, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 13, 2012
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ignacio de la Cueva Torregrosa ( Capturandoeluniverso , A.A.E. )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 168 words

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