Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 7, 2006

Bright Galaxy M81

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 7, 2006 is “Bright Galaxy M81,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Giovanni Benintende). The original explanation runs about 138 words.

From the explanation

“Big and beautiful spiral galaxy M81 lies in the northern constellation Ursa Major . One of the brightest galaxies in planet Earth’s sky, M81 is also home to the second brightest supernova seen in modern times.”

— APOD editors, July 7, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 7, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Giovanni Benintende
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 7, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-july-7-bright-galaxy-m81

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