Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 19, 2003

Spiral Galaxy In Centaurus

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 19, 2003 is “Spiral Galaxy In Centaurus,” an image. It is credited to Credit: FORS1 , VLT , ESO. The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“Centaurus , the Centaur, is one of the most striking constellations in the southern sky.”

— APOD editors, April 19, 2003

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At a glance

Date: April 19, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: FORS1 , VLT , ESO
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 19, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-april-19-spiral-galaxy-in-centaurus

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