Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 5, 2006

Hidden Galaxy IC 342

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 5, 2006 is “Hidden Galaxy IC 342,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Similar in size to other large, bright spiral galaxies IC 342 is a mere 7 million light-years distant in the long-necked, northern constellation Camelopardalis .”

— APOD editors, October 5, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: October 5, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 5, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-october-5-hidden-galaxy-ic-342

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