Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Stars Without Galaxies
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 3, 1997 is “Stars Without Galaxies,” an image. It is credited to Stars Without Galaxies Credit: Illustrator J. Gitlin (STScI), H. Ferguson (STScI), N. Tanvir (IoA), T. von Hippel (U. Wisc.), NASA,. The original explanation runs about 153 words.
From the explanation
“Explanation : Galaxies are made up of stars, but are all stars found within galaxies ? Apparently not.”
— APOD editors, February 3, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 3, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Stars Without Galaxies Credit: Illustrator J. Gitlin (STScI), H. Ferguson (STScI), N. Tanvir (IoA), T. von Hippel (U. Wisc.), NASA,
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 153 words