Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 6, 2013

The Arms of M106

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 6, 2013 is “The Arms of M106,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Image Data – Hubble Legacy Archive , Robert Gendler, Jay Gabany, Processing – Robert Gendler. The original explanation runs about 150 words.

From the explanation

“The spiral arms of bright galaxy M106 sprawl through this remarkable multiframe portrait , composed of data from ground- and space-based telescopes . Also known as NGC 4258, M106 can be found toward the northern constellation Canes Venatici .”

— APOD editors, February 6, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 6, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Data – Hubble Legacy Archive , Robert Gendler, Jay Gabany, Processing – Robert Gendler
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 6, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-february-6-the-arms-of-m106

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