Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 19, 2005

NGC 1 and NGC 2

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 19, 2005 is “NGC 1 and NGC 2,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: R Jay GaBany ( Cosmotography.com )). The original explanation runs about 171 words.

From the explanation

“Beautiful nebulae , clusters , and galaxies that grace planet Earth’s night sky are often known by their New General Catalog designation or NGC number . That classic listing was compiled by John Louis Emil Dreyer , remarkable director of the Armagh Observatory from 1882 to 1916.”

— APOD editors, August 19, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 19, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: R Jay GaBany ( Cosmotography.com )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 171 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 19, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-august-19-ngc-1-and-ngc-2

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