Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Interstellar Dust-Bunnies of NGC 891

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 18, 1998 is “Interstellar Dust-Bunnies of NGC 891,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: C. Howk & B. Savage (Wisconsin); N. Sharp (NOAO) Copyright: WIYN, Inc., 3.5-m WIYN Telescope). The original explanation runs about 101 words.

Interstellar Dust-Bunnies of NGC 891
Credit: C. Howk & B. Savage (Wisconsin); N. Sharp (NOAO) Copyright: WIYN, Inc., 3.5-m WIYN Telescope Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What is going on in NGC 891 ? This galaxy appeared previously to be very similar to our own Milky Way Galaxy : a spiral galaxy seen nearly edge-on .”

— APOD editors, March 18, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 18, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: C. Howk & B. Savage (Wisconsin); N. Sharp (NOAO) Copyright: WIYN, Inc., 3.5-m WIYN Telescope
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 101 words

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