Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Elliptical Galaxy Centaurus A from CFHT
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 4, 2006 is “Elliptical Galaxy Centaurus A from CFHT,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & Giovanni Anselmi ( Coelum Astronomia ), Hawaiian Starlight). The original explanation runs about 181 words.
From the explanation
“Why is peculiar galaxy Centaurus A so dusty? Dramatic dust lanes that run across the galaxy’s center mark Cen A .”
— APOD editors, July 4, 2006
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 4, 2006
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & Giovanni Anselmi ( Coelum Astronomia ), Hawaiian Starlight
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 181 words