Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 27, 2007

M81 in Ursa Major

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 27, 2007 is “M81 in Ursa Major,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Tony Hallas). The original explanation runs about 164 words.

From the explanation

“8 million light-years away in the northern constellation Ursa Major. This remarkably deep image of the region reveals details in the bright yellow core, but at the same time follows fainter features along the galaxy’s gorgeous blue spiral arms and sweeping dust lanes.”

— APOD editors, April 27, 2007

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At a glance

Date: April 27, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Tony Hallas
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 164 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 27, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-april-27-m81-in-ursa-major

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