Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Galaxies in Pegasus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 3, 2016 is “Galaxies in Pegasus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Péter Feltóti). The original explanation runs about 112 words.

Galaxies in Pegasus
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Péter Feltóti Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

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

— APOD editors, December 3, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 3, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Péter Feltóti
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 112 words

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Source

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