Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 18, 2012

A View from Next Door

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 18, 2012 is “A View from Next Door,” an image. It is credited to Illustration Credit: European Southern Observatory , L. Calçada, N. Risinger ( skysurvey.org ). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

From the explanation

“Located just next door , Alpha Centauri is the closest star system to the Sun. 3 light-years away is shown in this illustration.”

— APOD editors, October 18, 2012

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At a glance

Date: October 18, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit: European Southern Observatory , L. Calçada, N. Risinger ( skysurvey.org )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 174 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 18, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-october-18-a-view-from-next-door

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