Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 25, 2021

Andromeda in a Single Shot

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 25, 2021 is “Andromeda in a Single Shot,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro ( TWAN , Dark Sky Alqueva )). The original explanation runs about 171 words.

From the explanation

“How far can you see? 5 million light years away, is the most distant object easily seen by the unaided eye.”

— APOD editors, June 25, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 25, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Miguel Claro ( TWAN , Dark Sky Alqueva )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 171 words

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The Milky Way Andromeda Galaxy Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 25, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-june-25-andromeda-in-a-single-shot

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