NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day compares Andromeda before and after editing
The September 27 Astronomy Picture of the Day shows the Andromeda galaxy in a before-and-after comparison highlighting the role of image processing.
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NASA's Astronomy Picture of the Day (APOD) for September 27 features a before-and-after comparison of the Andromeda galaxy, illustrating how image processing can shape the appearance of astronomical photographs.
APOD, a long-running feature maintained by professional astronomers, publishes a new astronomical image each day accompanied by a short explanation. The daily selections range from raw telescope captures to more heavily processed composites.
This installment sets a "before" version of an Andromeda image against an "after" version that has undergone further processing, offering a look at the steps that can go into producing a finished astrophotograph.
Andromeda, the nearest large spiral galaxy to the Milky Way, remains one of the most frequently photographed objects in amateur and professional astronomy alike.
Sources
- APOD: 2026 September 27 – Andromeda Before and After Photoshop — NASA Breaking News
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