Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Cosmic Latte: The Average Color of the Universe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 1, 2024 is “Cosmic Latte: The Average Color of the Universe,” an image. It is credited to Image Color Credit: Karl Glazebrook & Ivan Baldry ( JHU ). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

There is no obvious picture. There is just a background with a single color. This color, a type of off-white or beige, is called cosmic latte. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Color Credit: Karl Glazebrook & Ivan Baldry ( JHU ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What color is the universe? More precisely, if the entire sky were smeared out, what color would the final mix be?”

— APOD editors, December 1, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 1, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Color Credit: Karl Glazebrook & Ivan Baldry ( JHU )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 145 words

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Source

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