Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 9, 2008

M110: Satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 9, 2008 is “M110: Satellite of the Andromeda Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & Giovanni Anselmi ( Coelum Astronomia ), Hawaiian Starlight). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

From the explanation

“Our Milky Way Galaxy is not alone. It is part of a gathering of about 25 galaxies known as the Local Group .”

— APOD editors, September 9, 2008

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 9, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jean-Charles Cuillandre ( CFHT ) & Giovanni Anselmi ( Coelum Astronomia ), Hawaiian Starlight
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 162 words

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The Milky Way Andromeda Galaxy Galaxies

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 9, 2008 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2008-september-9-m110-satellite-of-the-andromeda-galaxy

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