Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 9, 2013

Supergiant Star Gamma Cygni

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 9, 2013 is “Supergiant Star Gamma Cygni,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jose Francisco Hernandez ( Altamira Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Supergiant star Gamma Cygni lies at the center of the Northern Cross, a famous asterism in the constellation of the Swan ( Cygnus ).”

— APOD editors, July 9, 2013

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At a glance

Date: July 9, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jose Francisco Hernandez ( Altamira Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 9, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-july-9-supergiant-star-gamma-cygni

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