Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
X-Rays from the Galactic Core
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 8, 2003 is “X-Rays from the Galactic Core,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Fred Baganoff ( MIT ), Mark Morris ( UCLA ), et al., CXC , NASA. The original explanation runs about 151 words.
From the explanation
“Using the orbiting Chandra X-ray Observatory, astronomers have taken this long look at the core of our Milky Way galaxy, some 26,000 light-years away. The spectacular false-color view spans about 130 light-years.”
— APOD editors, January 8, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 8, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Fred Baganoff ( MIT ), Mark Morris ( UCLA ), 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 151 words