Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 22, 2003

The Andromeda Galaxy from GALEX

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 22, 2003 is “The Andromeda Galaxy from GALEX,” an image. It is credited to Credit: GALEX team , Caltech , NASA. The original explanation runs about 157 words.

From the explanation

“Why does the Andromeda Galaxy have a giant ring? Viewed in ultraviolet light , the closest major galaxy to our Milky Way Galaxy looks more like a ring galaxy than a spiral .”

— APOD editors, December 22, 2003

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 22, 2003
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: GALEX team , Caltech , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 157 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 22, 2003 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2003-december-22-the-andromeda-galaxy-from-galex

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