Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 21, 1999

Spiral Galaxy NGC 253

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 21, 1999 is “Spiral Galaxy NGC 253,” an image. It is credited to Credit: WFI Team, ESO, MPI-A, OAC. The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“A camera with over 67 million pixels (digital picture elements) was used to record this stunning image of spiral galaxy NGC 253 . 2 meter telescope in La Silla, Chile .”

— APOD editors, January 21, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 21, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: WFI Team, ESO, MPI-A, OAC
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 21, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-january-21-spiral-galaxy-ngc-253

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