Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 6, 2001

In the Center of Spiral Galaxy M83

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 6, 2001 is “In the Center of Spiral Galaxy M83,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Roberto Soria ( MSSL , UCL ), Jason Harris ( STScI ), et al. HST , ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 139 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happening at the center of spiral galaxy M83? Just about everything, from the looks of it.”

— APOD editors, November 6, 2001

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 6, 2001
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Roberto Soria ( MSSL , UCL ), Jason Harris ( STScI ), 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