Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A3827: Galactic Cannibal

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 31, 1998 is “A3827: Galactic Cannibal,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Michael J. West (St. Mary’s U.), ESO 1-m Telescope. The original explanation runs about 120 words.

A3827: Galactic Cannibal
Credit: Michael J. West (St. Mary’s U.), ESO 1-m Telescope Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It was mealtime in galaxy cluster Abell 3827. The hungry cluster dominant galaxy in A 3827’s center is seen being fed.”

— APOD editors, August 31, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 31, 1998
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Michael J. West (St. Mary’s U.), ESO 1-m Telescope
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 120 words

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