Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 4, 2005

NGC 1316: After Galaxies Collide

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 4, 2005 is “NGC 1316: After Galaxies Collide,” an image. It is credited to Credit: P. Goudfrooij ( STScI ), Hubble Heritage Team , ( STScI / AURA ), ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 163 words.

From the explanation

“How did this strange-looking galaxy form? Astronomers turn detectives when trying to figure out the cause of unusual jumbles of stars, gas, and dust like NGC 1316 .”

— APOD editors, April 4, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 4, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: P. Goudfrooij ( STScI ), Hubble Heritage Team , ( STScI / AURA ), ESA , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 163 words

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Galaxies Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 4, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-april-4-ngc-1316-after-galaxies-collide

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