Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Nearby Cepheid Variable RS Pup

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 2018 is “Nearby Cepheid Variable RS Pup,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage Team; Acknowledgement: Howard Bond ( STScI & Penn State U. ). The original explanation runs about 213 words.

Nearby Cepheid Variable RS Pup
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage Team; Acknowledgement: Howard Bond ( STScI & Penn State U. ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In the center is one of the most important stars on the sky. This is partly because, by coincidence, it is surrounded by a dazzling reflection nebula .”

— APOD editors, August 29, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 29, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage Team; Acknowledgement: Howard Bond ( STScI & Penn State U. )
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 213 words

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