Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 28, 2013

Unraveling NGC 3169

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 28, 2013 is “Unraveling NGC 3169,” 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 138 words.

From the explanation

“Bright spiral galaxy NGC 3169 appears to be unraveling in this cosmic scene , played out some 70 million light-years away just below bright star Regulus toward the faint constellation Sextans.”

— APOD editors, March 28, 2013

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At a glance

Date: March 28, 2013
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 138 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 28, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-march-28-unraveling-ngc-3169

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