Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 25, 2005

Unusual Gas Filaments Surround Galaxy NGC 1275

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 25, 2005 is “Unusual Gas Filaments Surround Galaxy NGC 1275,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: C. Conselice ( Caltech ) , WIYN , AURA , NOAO , NSF). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

From the explanation

“How were the unusual gas filaments surrounding galaxy NGC 1275 created? No one is sure.”

— APOD editors, July 25, 2005

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At a glance

Date: July 25, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: C. Conselice ( Caltech ) , WIYN , AURA , NOAO , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 143 words