Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 19, 2009

NGC 3621: Far Beyond the Local Group

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 19, 2009 is “NGC 3621: Far Beyond the Local Group,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“Far beyond the local group of galaxies lies NGC 3621 , some 22 million light-years away. Found in the multi-headed southern constellation Hydra , the winding spiral arms of this gorgeous island universe are loaded with luminous young star clusters and dark dust lanes.”

— APOD editors, September 19, 2009

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At a glance

Date: September 19, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 19, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-september-19-ngc-3621-far-beyond-the-local-group

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