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Behind Betelgeuse

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 11, 2020 is “Behind Betelgeuse,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Steward Observatory, University of Arizona). The original explanation runs about 198 words.

Behind Betelgeuse
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Steward Observatory, University of Arizona Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s behind Betelgeuse? One of the brighter and more unusual stars in the sky, the red supergiant star Betelgeuse can be found in the direction of famous constellation Orion.”

— APOD editors, May 11, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 11, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Steward Observatory, University of Arizona
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 198 words

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Orion

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Source

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