Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 12, 2008

The M81 Galaxy Group Through the Integrated Flux Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 12, 2008 is “The M81 Galaxy Group Through the Integrated Flux Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jordi Gallego). The original explanation runs about 135 words.

From the explanation

“Large galaxies and faint nebulae highlight this deep image of the M81 Group of galaxies. First and foremost in the wide-angle 12-hour exposure is the grand design spiral galaxy M81 , the largest galaxy visible in the image.”

— APOD editors, May 12, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 12, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jordi Gallego
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 135 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 12, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-may-12-the-m81-galaxy-group-through-the-integrated-flux-nebula

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