Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 8, 2001

Three Galaxies in Draco

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2001 is “Three Galaxies in Draco,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“This intriguing trio of galaxies is sometimes called the NGC 5985/Draco Group and so (quite reasonably) is located in the northern constellation Draco .”

— APOD editors, June 8, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 8, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 8, 2001 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2001-june-8-three-galaxies-in-draco

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