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Andromeda in Southern Skies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 21, 2022 is “Andromeda in Southern Skies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Griffin ( Otago Museum )). The original explanation runs about 144 words.

Andromeda in Southern Skies
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Griffin ( Otago Museum ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Looking north from southern New Zealand , the Andromeda Galaxy never gets more than about five degrees above the horizon. As spring comes to the southern hemisphere, in late September Andromeda is highest in the sky around midnight though.”

— APOD editors, October 21, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 21, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Griffin ( Otago Museum )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 144 words

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