Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 4, 2012

Starburst Galaxy IC 10

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 4, 2012 is “Starburst Galaxy IC 10,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dietmar Hager , Torsten Grossmann). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

From the explanation

“3 million light-years distant. Even though its light is dimmed by intervening dust, the irregular dwarf galaxy still shows off vigorous star-forming regions that shine with a telltale reddish glow in this colorful skyscape .”

— APOD editors, January 4, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 4, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dietmar Hager , Torsten Grossmann
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 143 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 4, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-january-4-starburst-galaxy-ic-10

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