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Andromeda's Core

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 27, 2004 is “Andromeda's Core,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

Andromeda's Core
Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The center of the Andromeda galaxy is beautiful but strange. Andromeda , indexed as M31, is so close to our own Milky Way Galaxy that it gives a unique perspective into galaxy composition by allowing us to see into its core.”

— APOD editors, December 27, 2004

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 27, 2004
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 123 words

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Source

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