Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Andromeda before Photoshop

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 14, 2019 is “Andromeda before Photoshop,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Kees Scherer. The original explanation runs about 171 words.

Andromeda before Photoshop
Credit: Image Credit: Kees Scherer Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What does the Andromeda galaxy really look like? The featured image shows how our Milky Way Galaxy ‘s closest major galactic neighbor really appears in a long exposure through Earth ‘s busy skies and with a digital camera that introduces normal imperfections.”

— APOD editors, October 14, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 14, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Kees Scherer
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 171 words

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