Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 7, 2023

The Once and Future Stars of Andromeda

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 7, 2023 is “The Once and Future Stars of Andromeda,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: NASA , NSF , NOAJ , Hubble , Subaru , Mayall , DSS , Spitzer ; Processing & Copyright: Robert Gendler & Russell Croman). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

The featured image shows M31, the Andromeda Galaxy, in both infrared light, colored orange, and visible light, colored white and blue. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: NASA , NSF , NOAJ , Hubble , Subaru , Mayall , DSS , Spitzer ; Processing & Copyright: Robert Gendler & Russell Croman Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“This picture of Andromeda shows not only where stars are now, but where stars will be. 5 million light-years away.”

— APOD editors, October 7, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 7, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , NSF , NOAJ , Hubble , Subaru , Mayall , DSS , Spitzer ; Processing & Copyright: Robert Gendler & Russell Croman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 176 words