Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Virgo Cluster Galaxies
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 13, 1995 is “Virgo Cluster Galaxies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Photograph made from plates taken with the UK Schmidt Telescope. Color photography by David Malin. Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board). The original explanation runs about 111 words.
From the explanation
“Pictured are several galaxies of the Virgo Cluster, the closest cluster of galaxies to the Milky Way . The Virgo Cluster spans more than 5 degrees on the sky – about 10 times the angle made by a full Moon .”
— APOD editors, November 13, 1995
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 13, 1995
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Photograph made from plates taken with the UK Schmidt Telescope. Color photography by David Malin. Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 111 words