Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 26, 2009

Whirlpool Galaxy Deep Field

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 26, 2009 is “Whirlpool Galaxy Deep Field,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Jon Christensen). The original explanation runs about 142 words.

From the explanation

“Follow the handle of the Big Dipper away from the dipper’s bowl, until you get to the handle’s last bright star. Then, just slide your telescope a little south and west and you might find this stunning pair of interacting galaxies, the 51st entry in Charles Messier ‘s famous catalog .”

— APOD editors, May 26, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 26, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Jon Christensen
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 142 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 26, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-may-26-whirlpool-galaxy-deep-field

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