Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
M81 and Arp's Loop
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 9, 2010 is “M81 and Arp's Loop,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: R Jay GaBany – Collaboration: A. Sollima ( IAC ), A. Gil de Paz ( U. Complutense Madrid ) D. Martínez-Delgado ( IAC , MPIA ), J.J. Gallego-Laborda ( Fosca Nit Obs. ), T. Hallas ( Hallas Obs. )). The original explanation runs about 225 words.
From the explanation
“8 million light-years away in the northern constellation Ursa Major. This deep image of the region reveals details in the bright yellow core, but at the same time follows fainter features along the galaxy’s gorgeous blue spiral arms and sweeping dust lanes.”
— APOD editors, December 9, 2010
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
Advertisement
At a glance
- Date
- December 9, 2010
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: R Jay GaBany – Collaboration: A. Sollima ( IAC ), A. Gil de Paz ( U. Complutense Madrid ) D. Martínez-Delgado ( IAC , MPIA ), J.J. Gallego-Laborda ( Fosca Nit Obs. ), T. Hallas ( Hallas Obs. )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 225 words