Astronomy Picture of the Day · November 16, 2009

M83's Center from Refurbished Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 2009 is “M83's Center from Refurbished Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ); Acknowledgement: R. O’Connell ( U. Virginia ). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happening at the center of spiral galaxy M83? Just about everything, from the looks of it.”

— APOD editors, November 16, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: November 16, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA ); Acknowledgement: R. O’Connell ( U. Virginia )
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words