Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Active Galaxy NGC 1275
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 22, 2008 is “Active Galaxy NGC 1275,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage ( STScI / AURA ); A. Fabian ( IoA, Cambridge U. ), L. Frattare (STScI), CXC , G. Taylor, NRAO,VLA. The original explanation runs about 188 words.
From the explanation
“Active galaxy NGC 1275 is the central, dominant member of the large and relatively nearby Perseus Cluster of Galaxies . A prodigious source of x-rays and radio emission, NGC 1275 accretes matter as entire galaxies fall into it, ultimately feeding a supermassive black hole at the galaxy’s core.”
— APOD editors, August 22, 2008
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 22, 2008
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage ( STScI / AURA ); A. Fabian ( IoA, Cambridge U. ), L. Frattare (STScI), CXC , G. Taylor, NRAO,VLA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 188 words