Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 24, 2007

Spiral Galaxy M83: The Southern Pinwheel

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 24, 2007 is “Spiral Galaxy M83: The Southern Pinwheel,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler and Stephane Guisard). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“M83 is one of the closest and brightest spiral galaxies on the sky. Visible with binoculars in the constellation of Hydra , majestic spiral arms have prompted its nickname as the Southern Pinwheel.”

— APOD editors, July 24, 2007

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 24, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler and Stephane Guisard
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 24, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-july-24-spiral-galaxy-m83-the-southern-pinwheel

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