Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 19, 1997

Spiral Galaxy M83

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 19, 1997 is “Spiral Galaxy M83,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Spiral Galaxy M83 Credit and Copyright: D. Malin (AAO), AATB). The original explanation runs about 116 words.

From the explanation

“Explanation : The long winding arms of this nearby spiral galaxy define it as the “Southern Pinwheel.” But M83 is quite a typical spiral – much like our own Milky Way Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, April 19, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 19, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Spiral Galaxy M83 Credit and Copyright: D. Malin (AAO), AATB
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 116 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 19, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-april-19-spiral-galaxy-m83

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