Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 6, 2012

The Tidal Tail of NGC 3628

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 6, 2012 is “The Tidal Tail of NGC 3628,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Thomas V. Davis ( tvdavisastropix.com )). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“A mere 30 million light-years away, large spiral galaxy NGC 3628 (center left) shares its neighborhood in the local Universe with two other large spirals , in a magnificent grouping otherwise known as the Leo Triplet .”

— APOD editors, July 6, 2012

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At a glance

Date: July 6, 2012
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Thomas V. Davis ( tvdavisastropix.com )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 6, 2012 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2012-july-6-the-tidal-tail-of-ngc-3628

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