Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Andromeda over the Alps

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 13, 2023 is “Andromeda over the Alps,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dzmitry Kananovich). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

The night sky over a snowy mountain is shown, with the dark sky dominated by a large spiral galaxy -- the Andromeda galaxy. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dzmitry Kananovich Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Have you ever seen the Andromeda galaxy? Although M31 appears as a faint and fuzzy blob to the unaided eye, the light you see will be over two million years old, making it likely the oldest light you ever will see directly .”

— APOD editors, November 13, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 13, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dzmitry Kananovich
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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The Milky WayAndromeda GalaxyGalaxies

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