Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
JKCS041: The Farthest Galaxy Cluster Yet Measured
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 28, 2009 is “JKCS041: The Farthest Galaxy Cluster Yet Measured,” an image. It is credited to Credit: X-ray: NASA , CXC , INAF , S. Andreon et al. ; Optical: DSS , ESO / VLT. The original explanation runs about 185 words.
From the explanation
“What if we could see back to the beginning of the universe? We can — since it takes the age of the universe for light to cross the universe.”
— APOD editors, October 28, 2009
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 28, 2009
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: X-ray: NASA , CXC , INAF , S. Andreon et al. ; Optical: DSS , ESO / VLT
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 185 words