Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 23, 1998

Ring Around the Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 23, 1998 is “Ring Around the Galaxy,” an image. It is credited to Credit: S. J. Warren (Imperial College) et al., VLT, ESO. The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“It is difficult to hide one galaxy far behind another. The closer galaxy’s gravity will act like a huge lens , pulling images of the background galaxy around both sides.”

— APOD editors, December 23, 1998

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 23, 1998
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: S. J. Warren (Imperial College) et al., VLT, ESO
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 23, 1998 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1998-december-23-ring-around-the-galaxy

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