Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 7, 2021

A Bright Nova in Cassiopeia

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 7, 2021 is “A Bright Nova in Cassiopeia,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Chuck Ayoub). The original explanation runs about 193 words.

A deep image toward the constellation of Cassiopeia showing transient Nova Cas as it appeared in 2021 March. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chuck Ayoub Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s that new spot of light in Cassiopeia? A nova.”

— APOD editors, June 7, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 7, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Chuck Ayoub
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 193 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 7, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-june-7-a-bright-nova-in-cassiopeia

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