Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 12, 2023 is “NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Howard Trottier). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

NGC 206 and the Star Clouds of Andromeda
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Howard Trottier Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The large stellar association cataloged as NGC 206 is nestled within the dusty arms of the neighboring Andromeda galaxy along with the galaxy’s pinkish star-forming regions. 5 million light-years away.”

— APOD editors, April 12, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 12, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Howard Trottier
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 132 words

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Source

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