Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 7, 2004

Unusual Spiral Galaxy M66

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2004 is “Unusual Spiral Galaxy M66,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope , J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT ), Coelum). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“Why isn’t spiral galaxy M66 symmetric? Usually density waves of gas, dust, and newly formed stars circle a spiral galaxy ‘s center and create a nearly symmetric galaxy .”

— APOD editors, April 7, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 7, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Canada-France-Hawaii Telescope , J.-C. Cuillandre ( CFHT ), Coelum
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 7, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-april-7-unusual-spiral-galaxy-m66

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