Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 15, 2008

Sideways Galaxy NGC 3628

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 15, 2008 is “Sideways Galaxy NGC 3628,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Keith Quattrocchi). The original explanation runs about 134 words.

From the explanation

“Dark dust lanes cut across the middle of this gorgeous island universe , a strong hint that NGC 3628 is a spiral galaxy seen sideways .”

— APOD editors, May 15, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 15, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Keith Quattrocchi
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 134 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 15, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-may-15-sideways-galaxy-ngc-3628

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