Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 7, 2000

NGC 4214: Star Forming Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 7, 2000 is “NGC 4214: Star Forming Galaxy,” an image. It is credited to Credit: John MacKenty ( STScI ) et al. & the Hubble Heritage Team ( AURA / STScI / NASA ). The original explanation runs about 115 words.

From the explanation

“Dazzling displays of star formation abound across the face of galaxy NGC 4214, a mere 13 million light-years away in the northern constellation Canes Venatici .”

— APOD editors, January 7, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 7, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: John MacKenty ( STScI ) 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 115 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 7, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-january-07-ngc-4214-star-forming-galaxy

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