Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 10, 1995

Abell 2218: A Galaxy Cluster Lens

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 10, 1995 is “Abell 2218: A Galaxy Cluster Lens,” an image. It is credited to NASA, HST, WFPC2, W. Couch (UNSW). The original explanation runs about 100 words.

From the explanation

“Sometimes one of the largest concentrations of mass known can act like a lens. Almost all of the bright objects in this image are galaxies in the cluster known as Abell 2218.”

— APOD editors, July 10, 1995

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 10, 1995
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA, HST, WFPC2, W. Couch (UNSW)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 100 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 10, 1995 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1995-july-10-abell-2218-a-galaxy-cluster-lens

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