Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 28, 2023

The Ghosts of Gamma Cas

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 28, 2023 is “The Ghosts of Gamma Cas,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Guillaume Gruntz , Jean-François Bax). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“Gamma Cassiopeiae shines high in northern autumn evening skies. It’s the brightest spiky star in this telescopic field of view toward the constellation Cassiopeia.”

— APOD editors, October 28, 2023

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At a glance

Date: October 28, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Guillaume Gruntz , Jean-François Bax
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 28, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-october-28-the-ghosts-of-gamma-cas

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