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50 Light-years to 51 Pegasi

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 10, 2025 is “50 Light-years to 51 Pegasi,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: José Rodrigues). The original explanation runs about 209 words.

50 Light-years to 51 Pegasi
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: José Rodrigues Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It’s only 50 light-years to 51 Pegasi. That star’s position is indicated in this snapshot from August 2025, taken on a night with mostly brighter stars visible above the dome at Observatoire de Haute-Provence in France.”

— APOD editors, October 10, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 10, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: José Rodrigues
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 209 words

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