Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Edge-On Spiral Galaxy NGC 891
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 20, 1998 is “Edge-On Spiral Galaxy NGC 891,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: J. C. Barentine (PSI) et al., KPNO, NOAO). The original explanation runs about 147 words.
From the explanation
“Is our Galaxy this thin? We believe so.”
— APOD editors, December 20, 1998
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 20, 1998
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: J. C. Barentine (PSI) et al., KPNO, NOAO
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 147 words