Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Galaxies on a String

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 2, 2010 is “Galaxies on a String,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

Galaxies on a String
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Galaxies NGC 5216 (top) and NGC 5218 really do look like they are connected by a string. Of course, that string is a cosmic trail of gas, dust, and stars about 22,000 light-years long.”

— APOD editors, July 2, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 2, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image 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 143 words

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