Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Unusual Spiral Galaxy M66

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 10, 1996 is “Unusual Spiral Galaxy M66,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board). The original explanation runs about 168 words.

Unusual Spiral Galaxy M66
Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Spiral galaxy M66 is largest galaxy in the a group known as the Leo Triplet. M66 is somewhat peculiar because of its asymmetric spiral arms.”

— APOD editors, August 10, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 10, 1996
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Anglo-Australian Telescope photograph by David Malin Copyright: Anglo-Australian Telescope Board
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 168 words

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