Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 23, 2003

A Superwind from the Cigar Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 23, 2003 is “A Superwind from the Cigar Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: FOCAS , Subaru 8.2-m Telescope , NAOJ). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

From the explanation

“What’s lighting up the Cigar Galaxy? M82 , as this irregular galaxy is also known, was stirred up by a recent pass near large spiral galaxy M81 .”

— APOD editors, November 23, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 23, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: FOCAS , Subaru 8.2-m Telescope , NAOJ
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 137 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 23, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-november-23-a-superwind-from-the-cigar-galaxy

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