Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 27, 2007

The Tidal Tail of NGC 3628

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 27, 2007 is “The Tidal Tail of NGC 3628,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Steve Mandel ( Galaxy Images )). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“A mere 30 million light-years away, large spiral galaxy NGC 3628 (center) shares its neighborhood in the local Universe with two other large spirals, in a magnificent grouping otherwise known as the Leo Triplett .”

— APOD editors, July 27, 2007

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At a glance

Date: July 27, 2007
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Steve Mandel ( Galaxy Images )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 27, 2007 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2007-july-27-the-tidal-tail-of-ngc-3628

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