Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

North Star: Polaris and Surrounding Dust

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 14, 2025 is “North Star: Polaris and Surrounding Dust,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Davide Coverta). The original explanation runs about 199 words.

A bright star is pictured in the center of field filled with glowing gas and dust and other, more faint, stars. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Davide Coverta Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why is Polaris called the North Star? First, Polaris is the nearest bright star toward the north spin axis of the Earth.”

— APOD editors, January 14, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 14, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Davide Coverta
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 199 words

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