Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 4, 2008

The Double Ring Galaxies of Arp 147 from Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 4, 2008 is “The Double Ring Galaxies of Arp 147 from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Credit: M Livio et al. ( STScI ), ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 172 words.

From the explanation

“How could a galaxy become shaped like a ring? Even more strange: how could two?”

— APOD editors, November 4, 2008

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At a glance

Date: November 4, 2008
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: M Livio et al. ( STScI ), ESA , NASA
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 172 words