See Explanation. Clicking on the picture will download the highest resolution version available.
请参阅说明。单击图片将下载可用的最高分辨率版本。
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.
图像中央是一颗明亮的恒星，周围充满发光的气体和尘埃，以及其他较暗的恒星。有关更多详细信息，请参阅说明。
2023年4月11日 North Star: Polaris and Surrounding Dust Image Credit & Copyright: Javier Zayaz Explanation: Why is Polaris called the North Star? First, Polaris is the nearest bright star toward the north spin axis of the Earth. Therefore, as the Earth turns, stars appear to revolve around Polaris,
2023年2月3日 Polaris and the Trail of Comet ZTF Image Credit & Copyright: David Ibarra Gomez Explanation: Stars trace concentric arcs around the North Celestial Pole in this three hour long night sky composite, recorded with a digital camera fixed to a tripod on January 31, near Àger, Lleida, Spai
2022年7月28日 North Celestial Tree Image Credit & Copyright: Jeff Dai (TWAN) Explanation: An ancient tree seems to reach out and touch Earth’s North Celestial Pole in this well-planned night skyscape. Consecutive exposures for the timelapse composition were recorded with a camera fixed to a
2021年04月28日 North Star: Polaris and Surrounding Dust Image Credit & Copyright: Bray Falls Explanation: Why is Polaris called the North Star? First, Polaris is the nearest bright star toward the north spin axis of the Earth. Therefore, as the Earth turns, stars appear to revolve around Polaris,
