Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Central Cygnus Skyscape

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 4, 2018 is “Central Cygnus Skyscape,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mauro Narduzzi (acquisition) / Roberto Colombari (processing)). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

Central Cygnus Skyscape
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mauro Narduzzi (acquisition) / Roberto Colombari (processing) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Supergiant star Gamma Cygni lies at the center of the Northern Cross , famous asterism in the constellation Cygnus the Swan.”

— APOD editors, August 4, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 4, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mauro Narduzzi (acquisition) / Roberto Colombari (processing)
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 155 words

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Source

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