Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Messier 106
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 29, 2009 is “Messier 106,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 180 words.
From the explanation
“Close to the Great Bear (Ursa Major) and surrounded by the stars of the Hunting Dogs (Canes Venatici), this celestial wonder was discovered in 1781 by the metric French astronomer Pierre Mechain . Later, it was added to the catalog of his friend and colleague Charles Messier as M106 .”
— APOD editors, May 29, 2009
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 29, 2009
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Observatory )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 180 words