Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 8, 2006

Messier 110

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 8, 2006 is “Messier 110,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Johannes Schedler ( Panther Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“This very sharp telescopic vista features the last object in the modern version of Charles Messier’s catalog of bright clusters and nebulae – Messier 110 .”

— APOD editors, September 8, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 8, 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 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 8, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-september-8-messier-110

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