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Galaxy Wars: M81 versus M82

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 24, 2010 is “Galaxy Wars: M81 versus M82,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Leonardo Orazi). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

Galaxy Wars: M81 versus M82
Credit & Copyright: Leonardo Orazi Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“On the right, surrounded by blue spiral arms, is spiral galaxy M81 . On the left, marked by red gas and dust clouds, is irregular galaxy M82 .”

— APOD editors, March 24, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 24, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit & Copyright: Leonardo Orazi
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 118 words

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