Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 12, 2008

NGC 7331 and Beyond

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 12, 2008 is “NGC 7331 and Beyond,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman , Sierra Remote Observatories). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“Big, beautiful spiral galaxy NGC 7331 is often touted as an analog to our own Milky Way .”

— APOD editors, July 12, 2008

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At a glance

Date: July 12, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Don Goldman , Sierra Remote Observatories
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 12, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-july-12-ngc-7331-and-beyond

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