Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 3, 2002

Galaxy NGC 4388 Expels Huge Gas Cloud

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 3, 2002 is “Galaxy NGC 4388 Expels Huge Gas Cloud,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Suprime-Cam , Subaru Telescope , NAOJ). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“Why are huge clouds of gas billowing from spiral galaxy NGC 4388? The extent of the gas clouds, over 100,000 light-years , was unexpected before the Subaru Telescope took the above image .”

— APOD editors, June 3, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 3, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Suprime-Cam , Subaru Telescope , NAOJ
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 3, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-june-3-galaxy-ngc-4388-expels-huge-gas-cloud

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