Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 24, 2012

NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 24, 2012 is “NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bob and Janice Fera ( Fera Photography )). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

From the explanation

“5 million light-years distant. Seen near the center of this gorgeous close-up of the southwestern extent of Andromeda’s disk, the bright, blue stars of NGC 206 indicate its youth.”

— APOD editors, October 24, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 24, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bob and Janice Fera ( Fera Photography )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 112 words

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Andromeda Galaxy Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 24, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-october-24-ngc-206-and-the-star-clouds-of-andromeda

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