Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Elliptical Galaxy NGC 1132
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 13, 2008 is “Elliptical Galaxy NGC 1132,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , M. West ( ESO, Chile ), and CXC / Penn. State / G. Garmire , et al.. The original explanation runs about 184 words.
From the explanation
“NGC 1132 is one smooth galaxy — but how did it form? As an elliptical galaxy , NGC 1132 has little dust and gas, and few stars have formed in it recently.”
— APOD editors, February 13, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 13, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA , ESA , M. West ( ESO, Chile ), and CXC / Penn. State / G. Garmire , et al.
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 184 words