Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 25, 2011

NGC 4449: Close-up of a Small Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 25, 2011 is “NGC 4449: Close-up of a Small Galaxy,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Data – Hubble Legacy Archive , ESA , NASA ; Processing – Robert Gendler. The original explanation runs about 154 words.

From the explanation

“Grand spiral galaxies often seem to get all the glory. Their young, blue star clusters and pink star forming regions along sweeping spiral arms are guaranteed to attract attention.”

— APOD editors, February 25, 2011

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At a glance

Date: February 25, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Data – Hubble Legacy Archive , ESA , NASA ; Processing – Robert Gendler
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 154 words

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Galaxies Star clusters

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 25, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-february-25-ngc-4449-close-up-of-a-small-galaxy

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