Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Beautiful Albireo AB

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 24, 2022 is “Beautiful Albireo AB,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Eder). The original explanation runs about 214 words.

Beautiful Albireo AB
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Robert Eder Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Beta Cygni is a single bright star to the naked eye. About 420 light-years away it marks the foot of the Northern Cross, famous asterism in the constellation Cygnus.”

— APOD editors, February 24, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 24, 2022
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 214 words

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Source

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