Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Why is QSO 1229+204 so Bright?
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 24, 1996 is “Why is QSO 1229+204 so Bright?,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Hutchings (DAO), NASA. The original explanation runs about 111 words.
From the explanation
“What causes the center of this barred spiral galaxy to light up brighter than almost anything in the universe?”
— APOD editors, August 24, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 24, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: J. Hutchings (DAO), NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 111 words