Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Runaway Star Alpha Camelopardalis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 2023 is “Runaway Star Alpha Camelopardalis,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: André Vilhena. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

Runaway Star Alpha Camelopardalis
Credit: Image Credit: André Vilhena Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Like a ship plowing through cosmic seas, runaway star Alpha Camelopardalis has produced this graceful arcing bow wave or bow shock. The massive supergiant star moves at over 60 kilometers per second through space, compressing the interstellar material in its path.”

— APOD editors, April 28, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 28, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: André Vilhena
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 147 words

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