Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Local Group Galaxy NGC 205
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 8, 1996 is “Local Group Galaxy NGC 205,” an image. It is credited to Credit: 1.1 Meter Hall Telescope, Lowell Observatory, Bill Keel (U. Alabama). The original explanation runs about 152 words.
From the explanation
“The Milky Way Galaxy is not alone. It is part of a gathering of about 25 galaxies known as the Local Group .”
— APOD editors, January 8, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 8, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: 1.1 Meter Hall Telescope, Lowell Observatory, Bill Keel (U. Alabama)
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 152 words