Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 26, 2001

Galaxies Of The Virgo Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 26, 2001 is “Galaxies Of The Virgo Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Matt BenDaniel). The original explanation runs about 174 words.

From the explanation

“Well over a thousand galaxies are known members of the Virgo Cluster , the closest large cluster of galaxies to our own local group . The galaxy cluster is difficult to see all at once because it covers such a large area on the sky .”

— APOD editors, January 26, 2001

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At a glance

Date: January 26, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Matt BenDaniel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 174 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 26, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-january-26-galaxies-of-the-virgo-cluster

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