Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 6, 2003

X-Rays from M83

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 2003 is “X-Rays from M83,” an image. It is credited to Credit: R.Soria & K.Wu ( MSSL , UCL ) CXC , NASA. The original explanation runs about 153 words.

From the explanation

“Bright and beautiful spiral galaxy M83 lies a mere twelve million light-years from Earth, toward the headstrong constellation Hydra . Sweeping spiral arms, prominent in visible light images, lend this galaxy its popular moniker — the Southern Pinwheel .”

— APOD editors, February 6, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 6, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: R.Soria & K.Wu ( MSSL , UCL ) CXC , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 153 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 6, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-february-6-x-rays-from-m83

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