Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Arp 220: Spirals in Collision
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 1997 is “Arp 220: Spirals in Collision,” an image. It is credited to Credit: R. Thompson (U. Arizona) et al., NICMOS, HST, NASA. The original explanation runs about 168 words.
From the explanation
“Arp 220 is the brightest object in the local universe . But why does it shine so brightly?”
— APOD editors, June 17, 1997
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 17, 1997
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: R. Thompson (U. Arizona) et al., NICMOS, HST, NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 168 words