Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 31, 2018

R Leporis: A Vampire's Star

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 31, 2018 is “R Leporis: A Vampire's Star,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh). The original explanation runs about 214 words.

From the explanation

“Better known as Hind’s Crimson Star , R Leporis is a rare star in planet Earth’s night sky. It’s also a shocking shade of red.”

— APOD editors, October 31, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 31, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 214 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 31, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-october-31-r-leporis-a-vampires-star

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