Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 15, 2020

Galaxies in Pegasus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 15, 2020 is “Galaxies in Pegasus,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Eder). The original explanation runs about 111 words.

From the explanation

“This sharp telescopic view reveals galaxies scattered beyond the stars of the Milky Way, at the northern boundary of the high-flying constellation Pegasus . Prominent at the upper right is NGC 7331 .”

— APOD editors, October 15, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 15, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Eder
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 111 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 15, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-october-15-galaxies-in-pegasus

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