Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 12, 2005

The Colliding Galaxies of NGC 520

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 12, 2005 is “The Colliding Galaxies of NGC 520,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Gemini Obs. , AURA , NSF). The original explanation runs about 225 words.

From the explanation

“Is this one galaxy or two? The jumble of stars, gas, and dust that is NGC 520 is now thought to incorporate the remains of two separate galaxies.”

— APOD editors, September 12, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 12, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Gemini Obs. , AURA , NSF
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 225 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 12, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-september-12-the-colliding-galaxies-of-ngc-520

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