Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 25, 2014

NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 25, 2014 is “NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit and Copyright: Subaru Telescope ( NAOJ ), Hubble Space Telescope , Local Group Galaxy Survey (Phil Massey, PI), Mayall 4-meter , Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“The large stellar association cataloged as NGC 206 is nestled within the dusty arms of the neighboring Andromeda galaxy . 5 million light-years away.”

— APOD editors, September 25, 2014

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At a glance

Date: September 25, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit and Copyright: Subaru Telescope ( NAOJ ), Hubble Space Telescope , Local Group Galaxy Survey (Phil Massey, PI), Mayall 4-meter , Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words

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Andromeda Galaxy Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 25, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-september-25-ngc-206-and-the-star-clouds-of-andromeda

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