Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 9, 1997

The Hydra Cluster of Galaxies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 9, 1997 is “The Hydra Cluster of Galaxies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Digitized Sky Survey (ROE), SkyView Copyright: STScI, AAO, UK-PPARC, ROE). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“You are flying through space and come to … the Hydra Cluster of Galaxies. Listed as Abell 1060, the Hydra Cluster contains well over 100 bright galaxies.”

— APOD editors, August 9, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 9, 1997
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Digitized Sky Survey (ROE), SkyView Copyright: STScI, AAO, UK-PPARC, ROE
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 9, 1997 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1997-august-09-the-hydra-cluster-of-galaxies

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