Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 12, 2001

M82 After the Crash

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 12, 2001 is “M82 After the Crash,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Richard de Grijs ( Cambridge IoA ) et al., ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“When did the Cigar Galaxy light up? Evidence indicates how M82, the Cigar Galaxy , became so bright and peculiar: it collided with neighboring galaxy M81 .”

— APOD editors, March 12, 2001

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At a glance

Date: March 12, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Richard de Grijs ( Cambridge IoA ) et al., ESA , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 12, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-march-12-m82-after-the-crash

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