Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
One-Armed Spiral Galaxy NGC 4725
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 30, 2013 is “One-Armed Spiral Galaxy NGC 4725,” an image. It is credited to Image Data: Subaru Telescope ( NAOJ ), Hubble Space Telescope , Additional Color data: Adam Block, Bob Franke, Maurice Toet – Assembly and Processing: Robert Gendler. The original explanation runs about 134 words.
From the explanation
“While most spiral galaxies, including our own Milky Way , have two or more spiral arms, NGC 4725 has only one. In this sharp color composite image , the solo spira mirabilis seems to wind from a prominent ring of bluish, newborn star clusters and red tinted star forming regions.”
— APOD editors, May 30, 2013
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 30, 2013
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Data: Subaru Telescope ( NAOJ ), Hubble Space Telescope , Additional Color data: Adam Block, Bob Franke, Maurice Toet – Assembly and Processing: Robert Gendler
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 134 words