Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 6, 2006

Three Galaxies in Draco

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 6, 2006 is “Three Galaxies in Draco,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Stefan Heutz , Wolfgang Ries, Cord Scholz. The original explanation runs about 176 words.

From the explanation

“This intriguing trio of galaxies is sometimes called the NGC 5985/Draco Group and so (quite reasonably) is located in the northern constellation Draco .”

— APOD editors, May 6, 2006

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At a glance

Date: May 6, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Stefan Heutz , Wolfgang Ries, Cord Scholz
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 176 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 6, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-may-6-three-galaxies-in-draco

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