Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

M82: Starburst In X-rays

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 21, 2000 is “M82: Starburst In X-rays,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA / CXC / SAO / PSU / CMU. The original explanation runs about 135 words.

M82: Starburst In X-rays
Credit: NASA / CXC / SAO / PSU / CMU Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Star formation occurs at a faster pace in M82 — a galaxy with about 10 times the rate of massive star birth (and death) compared to our Milky Way .”

— APOD editors, April 21, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 21, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA / CXC / SAO / PSU / CMU
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 135 words

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