Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 1, 2011

Fireworks Galaxy NGC 6946

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 1, 2011 is “Fireworks Galaxy NGC 6946,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

From the explanation

“Celebrate the New Year with the Fireworks Galaxy! Also known as NGC 6946, the big, beautiful spiral galaxy is located just 10 million light-years away, behind a veil of foreground dust and stars in the high and far-off constellation of Cepheus .”

— APOD editors, January 1, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 1, 2011
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 166 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 1, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-january-1-fireworks-galaxy-ngc-6946

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