Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 3, 2002

Interstellar Dust Bunnies of NGC 891

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 2002 is “Interstellar Dust Bunnies of NGC 891,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT). The original explanation runs about 100 words.

From the explanation

“What is going on in NGC 891 ? This galaxy appeared previously to be very similar to our own Milky Way Galaxy : a spiral galaxy seen nearly edge-on.”

— APOD editors, July 3, 2002

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At a glance

Date: July 3, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 100 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 3, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-july-3-interstellar-dust-bunnies-of-ngc-891

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