Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 1, 2007

Messier 65

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 1, 2007 is “Messier 65,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Volker Wendel). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“M65 is a big, beautiful spiral galaxy, the sixty-fifth object in the famous astronomical catalog compiled by 18th century cosmic tourist Charles Messier . It’s also a member of a picturesque trio of large spiral galaxies known as the Leo Triplet , about 35 million light-years away.”

— APOD editors, June 1, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 1, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Volker Wendel
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 1, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-june-1-messier-65

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