Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy NGC 205 in the Local Group

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 23, 2000 is “Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy NGC 205 in the Local Group,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT Staff ), CFHT. The original explanation runs about 164 words.

Dwarf Elliptical Galaxy NGC 205 in the Local Group
Credit: J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT Staff ), CFHT Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Our Milky Way Galaxy is not alone. It is part of a gathering of about 25 galaxies known as the Local Group .”

— APOD editors, October 23, 2000

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 23, 2000
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT Staff ), CFHT
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 164 words

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The Milky WayAndromeda GalaxyGalaxies

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Source

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