Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Arp 81: 100 Million Years Later
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 11, 2003 is “Arp 81: 100 Million Years Later,” an image. It is credited to Credit: W. Keel ( Univ. Alabama ), K. Borne ( George Mason Univ. ), NASA. The original explanation runs about 151 words.
From the explanation
“From planet Earth, we view this strongly interacting pair of galaxies , cataloged as Arp 81, as they were only about 100 million years after their mutual closest approach.”
— APOD editors, December 11, 2003
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- December 11, 2003
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: W. Keel ( Univ. Alabama ), K. Borne ( George Mason Univ. ), NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 151 words