Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 4, 2005

NGC 1427A: Galaxy in Motion

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 4, 2005 is “NGC 1427A: Galaxy in Motion,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( AURA / STScI ), ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 162 words.

From the explanation

“In this tantalizing image , young blue star clusters and pink star-forming regions abound in NGC 1427A, a galaxy in motion.”

— APOD editors, March 4, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 4, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( AURA / STScI ), ESA , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 162 words

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Galaxies Star clusters Hubble Space Telescope

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 4, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-march-4-ngc-1427a-galaxy-in-motion

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