Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Small Galaxy NGC 4449

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 3, 2007 is “Small Galaxy NGC 4449,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Dietmar Hager). The original explanation runs about 137 words.

Small Galaxy NGC 4449
Credit & Copyright: Dietmar Hager Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Grand spiral galaxies often seem to get all the glory. Their newly formed, bright, blue star clusters along beautiful, symmetric spiral arms are guaranteed to attract attention .”

— APOD editors, May 3, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 3, 2007
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Dietmar Hager
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 137 words

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