Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 4, 2006

The Galaxy Within Centaurus A

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 4, 2006 is “The Galaxy Within Centaurus A,” an image. It is credited to Credit: J. Keene ( SSC /Caltech) et al. , JPL , Caltech , NASA. The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“Peering deep inside Centaurus A, the closest active galaxy to Earth, the Spitzer Space Telescope’s penetrating infrared cameras recorded this startling vista in February 2004.”

— APOD editors, March 4, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 4, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: J. Keene ( SSC /Caltech) et al. , JPL , Caltech , NASA
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Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 4, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-march-4-the-galaxy-within-centaurus-a

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