Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Across the Center of Centaurus A
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 29, 2011 is “Across the Center of Centaurus A,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble Heritage ( STScI / AURA ) – ESA /Hubble Collaboration; Acknowledgement: R. O’Connell ( U. Virginia ). The original explanation runs about 179 words.
From the explanation
“A fantastic jumble of young blue star clusters, gigantic glowing gas clouds, and imposing dark dust lanes surrounds the central region of the active galaxy Centaurus A. This image from the Hubble Space Telescope has been processed to present a natural color picture of this cosmic maelstrom.”
— APOD editors, November 29, 2011
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- November 29, 2011
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble Heritage ( STScI / AURA ) – ESA /Hubble Collaboration; Acknowledgement: R. O’Connell ( U. Virginia )
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 179 words