Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Spiral Galaxy NGC 2841 Close Up
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 19, 2011 is “Spiral Galaxy NGC 2841 Close Up,” an image. It is credited to Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble Heritage ( STScI / AURA ) – ESA / Hubble Collaboration. The original explanation runs about 123 words.
From the explanation
“A mere 46 million light-years distant, spiral galaxy NGC 2841 can be found in the northern constellation of Ursa Major . This sharp view of the gorgeous island universe shows off a striking yellow nucleus and galactic disk.”
— APOD editors, February 19, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 19, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble Heritage ( STScI / AURA ) – ESA / Hubble Collaboration
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 123 words