Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 8, 2005

Sideways Galaxy NGC 3628

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 8, 2005 is “Sideways Galaxy NGC 3628,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Russell Croman). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“Dark dust lanes cutting across the middle of this gorgeous island universe strongly hint that NGC 3628 is a spiral galaxy seen sideways .”

— APOD editors, April 8, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 8, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Russell Croman
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 8, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-april-8-sideways-galaxy-ngc-3628

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