Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 13, 2005

In the Center of the Virgo Cluster

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 13, 2005 is “In the Center of the Virgo Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“The Virgo Cluster of Galaxies is the closest cluster of galaxies to our Milky Way Galaxy . The Virgo Cluster is so close that it spans more than 5 degrees on the sky – about 10 times the angle made by a full Moon .”

— APOD editors, February 13, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 13, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 13, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-february-13-in-the-center-of-the-virgo-cluster

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