Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 9, 2000

Galaxy Wars: M81 Versus M82

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 9, 2000 is “Galaxy Wars: M81 Versus M82,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“In the left corner, wearing a red nucleus surrounded by blue spiral arms, is M81 . In the right corner, sporting light stars and dark dust lanes, is M82 .”

— APOD editors, February 9, 2000

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At a glance

Date: February 9, 2000
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 9, 2000 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2000-february-09-galaxy-wars-m81-versus-m82

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