Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 23, 2014

Galaxies in Pegasus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 23, 2014 is “Galaxies in Pegasus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alessandro Benedetti and Daniele Ceniti ( AeW Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“This wide, sharp telescopic view reveals galaxies scattered beyond the stars and faint dust nebulae of the Milky Way at the northern boundary of the high-flying constellation Pegasus . Prominent at the upper right is NGC 7331 .”

— APOD editors, October 23, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 23, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alessandro Benedetti and Daniele Ceniti ( AeW Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 23, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-october-23-galaxies-in-pegasus

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