Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 4, 2003

In the Center of the Virgo Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 4, 2003 is “In the Center of the Virgo Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“The Virgo Cluster of Galaxies is the closest cluster of galaxies to our Milky Way Galaxy . The Virgo Cluster is so close that it spans more than 5 degrees on the sky – about 10 times the angle made by a full Moon .”

— APOD editors, August 4, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 4, 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 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 4, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-august-4-in-the-center-of-the-virgo-cluster

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