Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 22, 2021

NGC 7814: Little Sombrero with Supernova

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 22, 2021 is “NGC 7814: Little Sombrero with Supernova,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: CHART32 Team). The original explanation runs about 185 words.

From the explanation

“Point your telescope toward the high flying constellation Pegasus and you can find this expanse of Milky Way stars and distant galaxies . NGC 7814 is centered in the pretty field of view that would almost be covered by a full moon.”

— APOD editors, July 22, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 22, 2021
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: CHART32 Team
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 185 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 22, 2021 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2021-july-22-ngc-7814-little-sombrero-with-supernova

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