Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 17, 2003

Canis Major Dwarf: A New Closest Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 17, 2003 is “Canis Major Dwarf: A New Closest Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Illustration Credit & Copyright: R. Ibata ( Strasbourg Observatory , ULP ) et al., 2MASS , NASA). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

From the explanation

“What is the closest galaxy to the Milky Way? The new answer to this old question is the Canis Major dwarf galaxy .”

— APOD editors, November 17, 2003

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At a glance

Date: November 17, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Illustration Credit & Copyright: R. Ibata ( Strasbourg Observatory , ULP ) et al., 2MASS , NASA
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 162 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 17, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-november-17-canis-major-dwarf-a-new-closest-galaxy

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