Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 25, 2010

NGC 2442: Galaxy in Volans

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 25, 2010 is “NGC 2442: Galaxy in Volans,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Data – Hubble Legacy Archive , Processing – Robert Gendler. The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“Distorted galaxy NGC 2442 can be found in the southern constellation of the flying fish , (Piscis) Volans . Located about 50 million light-years away, the galaxy’s two spiral arms extending from a pronounced central bar have a hook-like appearance in wide-field images .”

— APOD editors, March 25, 2010

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At a glance

Date: March 25, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Data – Hubble Legacy Archive , Processing – Robert Gendler
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 25, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-march-25-ngc-2442-galaxy-in-volans

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