Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Mirach's Ghost

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 27, 2017 is “Mirach's Ghost,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Kent Wood). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

Mirach's Ghost
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kent Wood Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“As far as ghosts go , Mirach’s Ghost isn’t really that scary . Mirach’s Ghost is just a faint, fuzzy galaxy, well known to astronomers, that happens to be seen nearly along the line-of-sight to Mirach , a bright star.”

— APOD editors, October 27, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 27, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kent Wood
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 143 words

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