Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Galaxy NGC 474: Cosmic Blender

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 26, 2011 is “Galaxy NGC 474: Cosmic Blender,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: P.-A. Duc ( CEA , CFHT ), Atlas 3D Collaboration). The original explanation runs about 195 words.

Galaxy NGC 474: Cosmic Blender
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P.-A. Duc ( CEA , CFHT ), Atlas 3D Collaboration Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening to galaxy NGC 474? The multiple layers of emission appear strangely complex and unexpected given the relatively featureless appearance of the elliptical galaxy in less deep images.”

— APOD editors, July 26, 2011

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 26, 2011
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P.-A. Duc ( CEA , CFHT ), Atlas 3D Collaboration
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 195 words

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