Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 3, 2002

The Galactic Center – A Radio Mystery

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 3, 2002 is “The Galactic Center – A Radio Mystery,” an image. It is credited to Credit: N. E. Kassim, D. S. Briggs, T. J. W. Lazio , T. N. LaRosa, J. Imamura ( NRL /RSD). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

From the explanation

“Tuning in to the center of our Milky Way galaxy, radio astronomers explore a complex, mysterious place. A premier high resolution view, this startlingly beautiful picture covers a 4×4 degree region around the galactic center.”

— APOD editors, August 3, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 3, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: N. E. Kassim, D. S. Briggs, T. J. W. Lazio , T. N. LaRosa, J. Imamura ( NRL /RSD)
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 145 words

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The Milky Way Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 3, 2002 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2002-august-3-the-galactic-center-a-radio-mystery

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