Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 30, 2010

Messier 88

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 30, 2010 is “Messier 88,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

From the explanation

“Charles Messier described the 88th entry in his 18th century catalog of Nebulae and Star Clusters as a spiral nebula without stars. Of course the gorgeous M88 is now understood to be a galaxy full of stars, gas, and dust, not unlike our own Milky Way.”

— APOD editors, January 30, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 30, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 117 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 30, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-january-30-messier-88

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