Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 19, 1997

Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1365

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 19, 1997 is “Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1365,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: D. Malin (AAO), AATB). The original explanation runs about 106 words.

From the explanation

“Many spiral galaxies have bars across their centers. Even our own Milky Way Galaxy is thought to have a bar , but perhaps not so prominent as the one in NGC 1365, shown above.”

— APOD editors, May 19, 1997

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At a glance

Date: May 19, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: D. Malin (AAO), AATB
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 106 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 19, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-may-19-barred-spiral-galaxy-ngc-1365

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