Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 22, 2011

Polar Ring Galaxy NGC 660

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 22, 2011 is “Polar Ring Galaxy NGC 660,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin). The original explanation runs about 140 words.

From the explanation

“NGC 660 lies near the center of this intriguing skyscape , swimming in the boundaries of the constellation Pisces . Over 20 million light-years away, its peculiar appearance marks it as a polar ring galaxy .”

— APOD editors, January 22, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 22, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 140 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 22, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-january-22-polar-ring-galaxy-ngc-660

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