Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 15, 2006

NGC 1055 and M77

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 15, 2006 is “NGC 1055 and M77,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

From the explanation

“Large spiral galaxy NGC 1055 (top left) joins spiral M77 in this lovely cosmic view toward the constellation Cetus . The narrowed, dusty appearance of edge-on spiral NGC 1055 contrasts nicely with the face-on view of M77’s bright nucleus and spiral arms.”

— APOD editors, December 15, 2006

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 15, 2006
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 123 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 15, 2006 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2006-december-15-ngc-1055-and-m77

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