Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 12, 2009

Art and Science in NGC 918

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 12, 2009 is “Art and Science in NGC 918,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Joseph Brimacombe). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“This beautiful telescopic skyscape features spiral galaxy NGC 918. The island universe is about 50,000 light-years across and lies some 60 million light-years away toward the constellation Aries .”

— APOD editors, November 12, 2009

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At a glance

Date: November 12, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Joseph Brimacombe
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, November 12, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-november-12-art-and-science-in-ngc-918

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