Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 16, 2004

Elliptical Galaxy M87

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 16, 2004 is “Elliptical Galaxy M87,” 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 141 words.

From the explanation

“Elliptical galaxy M87 is a type of galaxy that looks much different than our own Milky Way Galaxy . Even for an elliptical galaxy , though, M87 is peculiar.”

— APOD editors, June 16, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 16, 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 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 16, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-june-16-elliptical-galaxy-m87

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