Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Arp 188 and the Tadpole's Tidal Tail

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 26, 2010 is “Arp 188 and the Tadpole's Tidal Tail,” an image. It is credited to Credit: H. Ford ( JHU ), M. Clampin ( STScI ), G. Hartig ( STScI ), G. Illingworth ( UCO/Lick ), ACS Science Team, ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 180 words.

Arp 188 and the Tadpole's Tidal Tail
Credit: H. Ford ( JHU ), M. Clampin ( STScI ), G. Hartig ( STScI ), G. Illingworth ( UCO/Lick ), ACS Science Team, ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why does this galaxy have such a long tail? In this stunning vista recorded with the Hubble Space Telescope’s Advanced Camera for Surveys , distant galaxies form a dramatic backdrop for disrupted spiral galaxy Arp 188, the Tadpole Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, September 26, 2010

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 26, 2010
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: H. Ford ( JHU ), M. Clampin ( STScI ), G. Hartig ( STScI ), G. Illingworth ( UCO/Lick ), ACS Science Team, ESA , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 180 words

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GalaxiesStar clustersHubble Space Telescope

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