Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 253: Dusty Island Universe
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 21, 2009 is “NGC 253: Dusty Island Universe,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Star Shadows Remote Observatory and PROMPT/CTIO (Steve Mazlin, Jack Harvey, Rick Gilbert, and Daniel Verschatse)). The original explanation runs about 176 words.
From the explanation
“Shiny NGC 253 Galaxy, is one of the brightest spiral galaxies visible, and also one of the dustiest. Some call it the Silver Dollar Galaxy for its appearance in small telescopes, or just the Sculptor Galaxy for its location within the boundaries of the southern constellation Sculptor .”
— APOD editors, November 21, 2009
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 21, 2009
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Star Shadows Remote Observatory and PROMPT/CTIO (Steve Mazlin, Jack Harvey, Rick Gilbert, and Daniel Verschatse)
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 176 words