Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 12, 2012

The Hydra Cluster of Galaxies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 12, 2012 is “The Hydra Cluster of Galaxies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Angus Lau). The original explanation runs about 167 words.

From the explanation

“Two stars within our own Milky Way galaxy anchor the foreground of this cosmic snapshot . Beyond them lie the galaxies of the Hydra Cluster .”

— APOD editors, May 12, 2012

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At a glance

Date: May 12, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Angus Lau
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 167 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 12, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-may-12-the-hydra-cluster-of-galaxies

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