Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 30, 2010

Unusual Starburst Galaxy NGC 1313

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 30, 2010 is “Unusual Starburst Galaxy NGC 1313,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 124 words.

From the explanation

“Why is this galaxy so discombobulated? Usually, galaxies this topsy-turvy result from a recent collision with a neighboring galaxy.”

— APOD editors, March 30, 2010

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At a glance

Date: March 30, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 124 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 30, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-march-30-unusual-starburst-galaxy-ngc-1313

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