Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 15, 2006

Galaxy Wars: M81 versus M82

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 15, 2006 is “Galaxy Wars: M81 versus M82,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 111 words.

From the explanation

“In this stunning cosmic vista , galaxy M81 is on the left surrounded by blue spiral arms. On the right marked by massive gas and dust clouds, is M82 .”

— APOD editors, April 15, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 15, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 111 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 15, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-april-15-galaxy-wars-m81-versus-m82

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