Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 25, 2003

Spiral Galaxy NGC 253 Almost Sideways

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 25, 2003 is “Spiral Galaxy NGC 253 Almost Sideways,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT). The original explanation runs about 108 words.

From the explanation

“NGC 253 is a normal spiral galaxy seen here almost sideways. It is the largest member of the Sculptor Group of Galaxies , the nearest group to our own Local Group of Galaxies.”

— APOD editors, May 25, 2003

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At a glance

Date: May 25, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 108 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 25, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-may-25-spiral-galaxy-ngc-253-almost-sideways

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