Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 23, 1998

Starbirth in NGC 1808

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 23, 1998 is “Starbirth in NGC 1808,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Flood (AAI), M. Mutchler (STScI), WFPC2, HST, NASA. The original explanation runs about 114 words.

From the explanation

“The center of galaxy NGC 1808 is bursting with new stars, but why? Being a barred spiral galaxy makes NGC 1808 somewhat similar to our own Milky Way Galaxy .”

— APOD editors, March 23, 1998

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At a glance

Date: March 23, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: J. Flood (AAI), M. Mutchler (STScI), WFPC2, HST, NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 114 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 23, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-march-23-starbirth-in-ngc-1808

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