Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 16, 2007

Polar Ring Galaxy NGC 2685

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 16, 2007 is “Polar Ring Galaxy NGC 2685,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“NGC 2685 is a confirmed polar ring galaxy – a rare type of galaxy with stars, gas and dust orbiting in rings perpendicular to the plane of a flat galactic disk.”

— APOD editors, February 16, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 16, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Observatory )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 16, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-february-16-polar-ring-galaxy-ngc-2685

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