Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 25, 2008

Galaxy Wars: M81 versus M82

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 25, 2008 is “Galaxy Wars: M81 versus M82,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Rainer Zmaritsch & Alexander Gross. The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“On the left, surrounded by blue spiral arms, is spiral galaxy M81 . On the right marked by red gas and dust clouds, is irregular galaxy M82 .”

— APOD editors, March 25, 2008

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At a glance

Date: March 25, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Rainer Zmaritsch & Alexander Gross
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 25, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-march-25-galaxy-wars-m81-versus-m82

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