Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 25, 2003

Logarithmic Spirals Isabel and M51

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 25, 2003 is “Logarithmic Spirals Isabel and M51,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit: Comparison and M51 image copyright Brian Lula ; Hurricane Isabel, courtesy GHCC , NASA). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

From the explanation

“Uncomfortably close hurricane Isabel (left) and 30 million light-year distant galaxy M51 actually don’t have much in common.”

— APOD editors, September 25, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 25, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Comparison and M51 image copyright Brian Lula ; Hurricane Isabel, courtesy GHCC , NASA
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 166 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 25, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-september-25-logarithmic-spirals-isabel-and-m51

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