Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 19, 2011

Messier 106

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2011 is “Messier 106,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: R Jay Gabany). The original explanation runs about 178 words.

From the explanation

“Close to the Great Bear (Ursa Major) and surrounded by the stars of the Hunting Dogs (Canes Venatici), this celestial wonder was discovered in 1781 by the metric French astronomer Pierre Mechain . Later, it was added to the catalog of his friend and colleague Charles Messier as M106 .”

— APOD editors, March 19, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 19, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: R Jay Gabany
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 178 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 19, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-march-19-messier-106

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