Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Leo Triplet Spiral Galaxy M65

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 12, 1996 is “Leo Triplet Spiral Galaxy M65,” 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 160 words.

Leo Triplet Spiral Galaxy M65
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 M65 is a normal spiral galaxy not unlike our own Milky Way. In fact, M65 is a typical spiral galaxy of a type that could be found anywhere in the local universe.”

— APOD editors, August 12, 1996

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 12, 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 160 words

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