Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 7, 2011

Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 7, 2011 is “Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“Peculiar spiral galaxy Arp 78 is found within the boundaries of the head strong constellation Aries , some 100 million light-years beyond the stars and nebulae of our Milky Way galaxy.”

— APOD editors, July 7, 2011

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At a glance

Date: July 7, 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 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 7, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-july-7-arp-78-peculiar-galaxy-in-aries

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