Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 10, 1996

M77: Spiral with a Strange Glow

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 10, 1996 is “M77: Spiral with a Strange Glow,” an image. It is credited to Credit: UIT, NASA. The original explanation runs about 127 words.

From the explanation

“Why is M77 surrounded by an ultraviolet glow? M77 , also called NGC 1068, appears at first sight to be a relatively normal barred spiral galaxy .”

— APOD editors, September 10, 1996

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At a glance

Date: September 10, 1996
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: UIT, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 127 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 10, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-september-10-m77-spiral-with-a-strange-glow

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