Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 24, 2003

Seyfert's Sextet

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 24, 2003 is “Seyfert's Sextet,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. English ( U. Manitoba ), C. Palma ( PSU ), et al., NASA. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“Known as Seyfert’s Sextet , this intriguing group of galaxies lies in the head portion of the split constellation Serpens . The sextet actually contains only four interacting galaxies, though.”

— APOD editors, January 24, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 24, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: J. English ( U. Manitoba ), C. Palma ( PSU ), et al., NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 24, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-january-24-seyferts-sextet

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