Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 2903
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 21, 2001 is “Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 2903,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Almudena Alonso-Herrero ( U. Hertfordshire ) et al., HST , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 139 words.
From the explanation
“NGC 2903 is a spiral galaxy similar to our own Milky Way Galaxy . Similarities include its general size and a central bar .”
— APOD editors, March 21, 2001
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 21, 2001
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Almudena Alonso-Herrero ( U. Hertfordshire ) et al., HST , ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 139 words