Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

2MASS J17554042+6551277

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2022 is “2MASS J17554042+6551277,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit : NASA , STScI , JWST. The original explanation runs about 143 words.

2MASS J17554042+6551277
Credit: Image Credit : NASA , STScI , JWST Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“2MASS J17554042+6551277 doesn’t exactly roll off the tongue but that’s the name, a coordinate-based catalog designation, of the star centered in this sharp field of view. Fans of the distant universe should get used to its spiky appearance though.”

— APOD editors, March 19, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 19, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit : NASA , STScI , JWST
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 143 words

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