Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Warped Spiral Galaxy ESO 510-13
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 7, 2003 is “Warped Spiral Galaxy ESO 510-13,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), C. Conselice ( U. Wisconsin / STScI ) et al. , NASA. The original explanation runs about 121 words.
From the explanation
“How did spiral galaxy ESO 510-13 get bent out of shape? The disks of many spirals are thin and flat , but not solid.”
— APOD editors, June 7, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 7, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ), C. Conselice ( U. Wisconsin / STScI ) et al. , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 121 words