Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Polar Ring Galaxy NGC 4650A
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 10, 1999 is “Polar Ring Galaxy NGC 4650A,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Gallagher (UW-M) et al. & the Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/ STScI/ NASA). The original explanation runs about 127 words.
From the explanation
“NGC 4650A appears to be two galaxies in one. A rare type of galaxy known as a Polar Ring , NGC 4650A is composed of an old central group of stars and a young ring of stars rotating farther out.”
— APOD editors, May 10, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 10, 1999
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: J. Gallagher (UW-M) et al. & the Hubble Heritage Team (AURA/ STScI/ NASA)
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 127 words