Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 22, 2001

Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 22, 2001 is “Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232,” an image. It is credited to Credit: FORS1 , 8.2-meter VLT Antu , ESO. The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“Galaxies are fascinating not only for what is visible, but for what is invisible. Grand spiral galaxy NGC 1232 , captured in detail by one of the new Very Large Telescopes , is a good example.”

— APOD editors, May 22, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 22, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: FORS1 , 8.2-meter VLT Antu , ESO
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 22, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-may-22-spiral-galaxy-ngc-1232

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