Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 3, 2009

Polar Ring Galaxy NGC 660

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 3, 2009 is “Polar Ring Galaxy NGC 660,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Immo Gerber and Dietmar Hager ( TAO )). The original explanation runs about 141 words.

From the explanation

“NGC 660 lies near the center of this intriguing field of galaxies swimming within the boundaries of the constellation Pisces . Over 20 million light-years away, its peculiar appearance marks it as a polar ring galaxy .”

— APOD editors, December 3, 2009

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 3, 2009
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Immo Gerber and Dietmar Hager ( TAO )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 141 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 3, 2009 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2009-december-3-polar-ring-galaxy-ngc-660

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