Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Massive Shell-Expelling Star G79.29+0.46

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 25, 2017 is “Massive Shell-Expelling Star G79.29+0.46,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , Spitzer Space Telescope , WISE ; Processing & License : Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 146 words.

Massive Shell-Expelling Star G79.29+0.46
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Spitzer Space Telescope , WISE ; Processing & License : Judy Schmidt Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Stars this volatile are quite rare. 46 , one of less than 100 luminous blue variable stars (LBVs) currently known in our Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, September 25, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 25, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , Spitzer Space Telescope , WISE ; Processing & License : Judy Schmidt
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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