Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 30, 1996

Grand Design Spiral Galaxy NGC 2997

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 30, 1996 is “Grand Design Spiral Galaxy NGC 2997,” 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 123 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : NGC 2997 is a grand design spiral galaxy. Its small nucleus and sprawling spiral arms give it a type “Sc” designation.”

— APOD editors, October 30, 1996

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At a glance

Date: October 30, 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 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 30, 1996 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1996-october-30-grand-design-spiral-galaxy-ngc-2997

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