Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 29, 2006

The Swarm

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 29, 2006 is “The Swarm,” an image. It is credited to Credit: M. P. Muno ( UCLA ) et al. , CXC , NASA. The original explanation runs about 151 words.

From the explanation

“What do you call a group of black holes … a flock, a brace, a swarm?”

— APOD editors, July 29, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 29, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: M. P. Muno ( UCLA ) et al. , CXC , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 151 words