Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Disorder in Stephan's Quintet
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 13, 1996 is “Disorder in Stephan's Quintet,” an image. It is credited to Credit: W. C. Keel and R. E. White III (U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa). The original explanation runs about 142 words.
From the explanation
“1 meter telescope. The grouping is commonly known as Stephan’s Quintet.”
— APOD editors, December 13, 1996
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 13, 1996
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: W. C. Keel and R. E. White III (U. Alabama, Tuscaloosa)
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 142 words