Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 23, 2011

NGC 2403 in Camelopardalis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 23, 2011 is “NGC 2403 in Camelopardalis,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Image Data – Subaru Telescope ( NAOJ ), Hubble Legacy Archive ; Processing – Robert Gendler. The original explanation runs about 178 words.

From the explanation

“Magnificent island universe NGC 2403 stands within the boundaries of the long-necked constellation Camelopardalis .”

— APOD editors, July 23, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 23, 2011
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Data – Subaru Telescope ( NAOJ ), Hubble Legacy Archive ; Processing – Robert Gendler
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 178 words