Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Galactic Collision in Cluster Abell 1185

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 22, 2005 is “Galactic Collision in Cluster Abell 1185,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

Galactic Collision in Cluster Abell 1185
Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What is a guitar doing in a cluster of galaxies? Colliding.”

— APOD editors, November 22, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 22, 2005
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre (CFHT), Hawaiian Starlight , CFHT
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 163 words

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