Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
M74: The Perfect Spiral
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 6, 2011 is “M74: The Perfect Spiral,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Descubre Foundation , Calar Alto Observatory , OAUV , DSA , V. Peris (OAUV), J. L. Lamadrid ( CEFCA ), J. Harvey ( SSRO ), S. Mazlin (SSRO), I. Rodriguez ( PTeam ), O. L. (PTeam), J. Conejero ( PixInsight ).). The original explanation runs about 129 words.
From the explanation
“If not perfect, then this spiral galaxy is at least one of the most photogenic. An island universe of about 100 billion stars, 32 million light-years away toward the constellation Pisces , M74 presents a gorgeous face-on view .”
— APOD editors, April 6, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 6, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit & Copyright: Descubre Foundation , Calar Alto Observatory , OAUV , DSA , V. Peris (OAUV), J. L. Lamadrid ( CEFCA ), J. Harvey ( SSRO ), S. Mazlin (SSRO), I. Rodriguez ( PTeam ), O. L. (PTeam), J. Conejero ( PixInsight ).
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 129 words