Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Virgo Cluster Galaxy NGC 4731

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 29, 2010 is “Virgo Cluster Galaxy NGC 4731,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin). The original explanation runs about 125 words.

Virgo Cluster Galaxy NGC 4731
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Barred spiral galaxy NGC 4731 lies some 65 million light-years away. The lovely island universe resides in the large Virgo cluster of galaxies .”

— APOD editors, April 29, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 29, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 125 words

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