Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Stars of NGC 1705
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 23, 2003 is “The Stars of NGC 1705,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), M. Tosi et al ., ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 154 words.
From the explanation
“Some 2,000 light-years across, NGC 1705 is small as galaxies go, similar to our Milky Way’s own satellite galaxies, the Magellanic Clouds .”
— APOD editors, April 23, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 23, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), M. Tosi et al ., ESA , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 154 words