Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Messier 77

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 10, 2013 is “Messier 77,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , André van der Hoeven. The original explanation runs about 102 words.

Messier 77
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , André van der Hoeven Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Face-on spiral galaxy M77 lies a mere 47 million light-years away toward the aquatic constellation Cetus . At that estimated distance, the gorgeous island universe is about 100 thousand light-years across.”

— APOD editors, May 10, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 10, 2013
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , André van der Hoeven
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 102 words

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