Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Center of NGC 6251 is Glowing

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 12, 1997 is “The Center of NGC 6251 is Glowing,” an image. It is credited to Credit: P. Crane & J. Vernet (ESO), FOC, WFPC2 ESA, NASA. The original explanation runs about 118 words.

The Center of NGC 6251 is Glowing
Credit: P. Crane & J. Vernet (ESO), FOC, WFPC2 ESA, NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Something is lighting up the center of galaxy NGC 6251. Leading speculation holds that it is a large black hole not shrouded by gas and dust typically found near the center of a galaxy .”

— APOD editors, September 12, 1997

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 12, 1997
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: P. Crane & J. Vernet (ESO), FOC, WFPC2 ESA, NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 118 words

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GalaxiesBlack holes

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