Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Regulus and the Dwarf Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 26, 2024 is “Regulus and the Dwarf Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Markus Horn). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

Regulus and the Dwarf Galaxy
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Markus Horn Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“In northern hemisphere spring , bright star Regulus is easy to spot above the eastern horizon. The alpha star of the constellation Leo, Regulus is the spiky star centered in this telescopic field of view .”

— APOD editors, April 26, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 26, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Markus Horn
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 162 words

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