Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 26, 2012

NGC 4449: Star Stream for a Dwarf Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 26, 2012 is “NGC 4449: Star Stream for a Dwarf Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: R Jay Gabany (Blackbird Obs.), Insert: Subaru/Suprime-Cam (NAOJ) , Collaboration: David Martinez-Delgado (MPIA, IAC), et al.). The original explanation runs about 199 words.

From the explanation

“5 million light-years from Earth, irregular dwarf galaxy NGC 4449 lies within the confines of Canes Venatici , the constellation of the Hunting Dogs.”

— APOD editors, January 26, 2012

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At a glance

Date: January 26, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: R Jay Gabany (Blackbird Obs.), Insert: Subaru/Suprime-Cam (NAOJ) , Collaboration: David Martinez-Delgado (MPIA, IAC), et al.
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 199 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 26, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-january-26-ngc-4449-star-stream-for-a-dwarf-galaxy

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