Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 27, 2012

NGC 3239 and SN 2012A

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 27, 2012 is “NGC 3239 and SN 2012A,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona). The original explanation runs about 196 words.

From the explanation

“About 40,000 light-years across, pretty, irregular galaxy NGC 3239 lies near the center of this lovely field of galaxies in the galaxy rich constellation Leo .”

— APOD editors, January 27, 2012

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At a glance

Date: January 27, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , University of Arizona
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 196 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 27, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-january-27-ngc-3239-and-sn-2012a

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