Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 18, 2002

Andromeda Island Universe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 18, 2002 is “Andromeda Island Universe,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“How far can you see? The most distant object easily visible to the unaided eye is M31 , the great Andromeda Galaxy some two million light-years away.”

— APOD editors, May 18, 2002

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At a glance

Date: May 18, 2002
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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The Milky Way Andromeda Galaxy Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 18, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-may-18-andromeda-island-universe

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