Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

One-Armed Spiral Galaxy NGC 4725

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 6, 2009 is “One-Armed Spiral Galaxy NGC 4725,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Mike Siniscalchi). The original explanation runs about 114 words.

One-Armed Spiral Galaxy NGC 4725
Credit & Copyright: Mike Siniscalchi Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“While most spiral galaxies, including our own Milky Way , have two or more spiral arms, NGC 4725 seems to have only one. In this sharp color image , the solo spira mirabilis is tightly wound, traced by bluish, newborn star clusters.”

— APOD editors, June 6, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 6, 2009
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Mike Siniscalchi
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 114 words

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