Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 4565: Galaxy on the Edge
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 28, 2009 is “NGC 4565: Galaxy on the Edge,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Roth Ritter ( Dark Atmospheres )). The original explanation runs about 136 words.
From the explanation
“Is our Galaxy this thin? We believe so.”
— APOD editors, April 28, 2009
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 28, 2009
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Roth Ritter ( Dark Atmospheres )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 136 words