Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Gallery:
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2013 is “Gallery:,” an image. It is credited to Nova Delphini 2013 Tomorrow’s picture: cosmic tour stop < | Archive | Index | Search | Calendar | RSS | Education | About APOD | Discuss | > Authors & editors: Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP) NASA Official: Phillip Newman Specific rights apply. NASA Web Privacy Policy and Important Notices A service of: ASD at NASA / GSFC & Michigan Tech. U.. The original explanation runs about 238 words.
From the explanation
“Using a small telescope to scan the skies on August 14, Japanese amateur astronomer Koichi Itagaki discovered a “new” star within the boundaries of the constellation Delphinus. Indicated in this skyview captured on August 15 from Stagecoach, Colorado, it is now appropriately designated Nova Delphini 2013.”
— APOD editors, August 16, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 16, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Nova Delphini 2013 Tomorrow’s picture: cosmic tour stop < | Archive | Index | Search | Calendar | RSS | Education | About APOD | Discuss | > Authors & editors: Robert Nemiroff (MTU) & Jerry Bonnell (UMCP) NASA Official: Phillip Newman Specific rights apply. NASA Web Privacy Policy and Important Notices A service of: ASD at NASA / GSFC & Michigan Tech. U.
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 238 words