Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Hoag's Object: A Strange Ring Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 15, 2004 is “Hoag's Object: A Strange Ring Galaxy,” an image. It is credited to Credit: R. Lucas ( STScI / AURA ), Hubble Heritage Team , NASA. The original explanation runs about 171 words.

Hoag's Object: A Strange Ring Galaxy
Credit: R. Lucas ( STScI / AURA ), Hubble Heritage Team , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Is this one galaxy or two? This question came to light in 1950 when astronomer Art Hoag chanced upon this unusual extragalactic object.”

— APOD editors, August 15, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 15, 2004
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: R. Lucas ( STScI / AURA ), Hubble Heritage Team , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 171 words

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