Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 28, 1997

Edge-On Spiral Galaxy NGC 891

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 28, 1997 is “Edge-On Spiral Galaxy NGC 891,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Edge-On Spiral Galaxy NGC 891 Credit and Copyright: J. C. Barentine & G. A. Esquerdo (PSI), 1.3-m Tel., Kitt-Peak, NOAO). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : Is our Galaxy this thin? We believe so.”

— APOD editors, February 28, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 28, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Edge-On Spiral Galaxy NGC 891 Credit and Copyright: J. C. Barentine & G. A. Esquerdo (PSI), 1.3-m Tel., Kitt-Peak, NOAO
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words