Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 17, 2010

Galaxies in the River

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 17, 2010 is “Galaxies in the River,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“Large galaxies grow by eating small ones. Even our own galaxy practices galactic cannibalism , absorbing small galaxies that get too close and are captured by the Milky Way’s gravity.”

— APOD editors, July 17, 2010

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At a glance

Date: July 17, 2010
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 17, 2010 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2010-july-17-galaxies-in-the-river

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