Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Spiral Galaxy NGC 5033
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 17, 2012 is “Spiral Galaxy NGC 5033,” 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 127 words.
From the explanation
“Magnificent island universe NGC 5033 lies some 40 million light-years away in the well-trained northern constellation Canes Venatici . This telescopic portrait reveals striking details of dust lanes winding near the galaxy’s bright core and majestic but relatively faint spiral arms.”
— APOD editors, August 17, 2012
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 17, 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 127 words