Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Gemini North Images Bow Shock Near Galactic Center

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 17, 2000 is “Gemini North Images Bow Shock Near Galactic Center,” an image. It is credited to Credit: International Gemini Project , AURA , NSF. The original explanation runs about 133 words.

Gemini North Images Bow Shock Near Galactic Center
Credit: International Gemini Project , AURA , NSF Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s going on near the center of our Galaxy? Glowing across the electromagnetic spectrum , the center of our Milky Way Galaxy is thought to be home to massive stars, rotating gas rings , and a massive black hole .”

— APOD editors, October 17, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 17, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: International Gemini Project , AURA , NSF
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 133 words

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