Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
M32: Blue Stars in an Elliptical Galaxy
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 3, 1999 is “M32: Blue Stars in an Elliptical Galaxy,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Thomas M. Brown (GSFC) et al., NASA. The original explanation runs about 149 words.
From the explanation
“Elliptical galaxies are known for their old, red stars. But is this old elliptical up to new tricks?”
— APOD editors, November 3, 1999
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 3, 1999
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Thomas M. Brown (GSFC) et al., NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 149 words