Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
SDSSJ1430: A Galaxy Einstein Ring
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 28, 2008 is “SDSSJ1430: A Galaxy Einstein Ring,” an image. It is credited to Credit: A. Bolton ( UH/IfA ) for SLACS and NASA / ESA. The original explanation runs about 225 words.
From the explanation
“What’s large and blue and can wrap itself around an entire galaxy? A gravitational lens mirage.”
— APOD editors, July 28, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 28, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: A. Bolton ( UH/IfA ) for SLACS and NASA / ESA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 225 words