Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 26, 2002

Dark Matter, X-rays, and NGC 720

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 26, 2002 is “Dark Matter, X-rays, and NGC 720,” an image. It is credited to Credit: D. Buote ( UC Irvine ) et al., CXC , NASA. The original explanation runs about 182 words.

From the explanation

“Elliptical galaxy NGC 720 is enveloped in a cosmic cloud of x-ray emitting gas.”

— APOD editors, October 26, 2002

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 26, 2002
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: D. Buote ( UC Irvine ) et al., CXC , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 182 words