Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 13, 2012

The M81 Galaxy Group Through the Integrated Flux Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 13, 2012 is “The M81 Galaxy Group Through the Integrated Flux Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Nicols Villegas). The original explanation runs about 147 words.

From the explanation

“Large galaxies and faint nebulae highlight this deep image of the M81 Group of galaxies. First and foremost in the wide-angle 12-hour exposure is the grand design spiral galaxy M81 , the largest galaxy visible in the image.”

— APOD editors, March 13, 2012

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 13, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Nicols Villegas
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 147 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 13, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-march-13-the-m81-galaxy-group-through-the-integrated-flux-nebula

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