Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Naked Eye Nova Sagittarii 2015 No. 2

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 25, 2015 is “Naked Eye Nova Sagittarii 2015 No. 2,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ajay Talwar ( The World at Night )). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

Naked Eye Nova Sagittarii 2015 No. 2
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ajay Talwar ( The World at Night ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It quickly went from obscurity to one of the brighter stars in Sagittarius — but it’s fading. Named Nova Sagittarii 2015 No.”

— APOD editors, March 25, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 25, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ajay Talwar ( The World at Night )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 131 words

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