Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Facing NGC 6946

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 26, 2024 is “Facing NGC 6946,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Marinoni). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

Facing NGC 6946
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Marinoni Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“From our vantage point in the Milky Way Galaxy , we see NGC 6946 face-on . The big, beautiful spiral galaxy is located just 20 million light-years away, behind a veil of foreground dust and stars in the high and far-off constellation Cepheus.”

— APOD editors, July 26, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 26, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Marinoni
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 140 words

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