Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 29, 2011

Hickson 44 in Leo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 29, 2011 is “Hickson 44 in Leo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin). The original explanation runs about 187 words.

From the explanation

“Scanning the skies for galaxies, Canadian astronomer Paul Hickson and colleagues identified some 100 compact groups of galaxies , now appropriately called Hickson Compact Groups .”

— APOD editors, August 29, 2011

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At a glance

Date: August 29, 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 187 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 29, 2011 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2011-august-29-hickson-44-in-leo

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