Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

M82's Middle Mass Black Hole

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 14, 2000 is “M82's Middle Mass Black Hole,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA / CXC / SAO. The original explanation runs about 210 words.

M82's Middle Mass Black Hole
Credit: NASA / CXC / SAO Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Black holes are probably the most bizarre creatures in the modern astronomical zoo.”

— APOD editors, September 14, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 14, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: NASA / CXC / SAO
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 210 words

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Topics in this entry

GalaxiesBlack holes

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