Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 20, 2013

Edge-on NGC 3628

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 20, 2013 is “Edge-on NGC 3628,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Alessandro Falesiedi). The original explanation runs about 104 words.

From the explanation

“Sharp telescopic views of magnificent edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 3628 show a puffy galactic disk divided by dark dust lanes. Of course, this deep galactic portrait puts some astronomers in mind of its popular moniker, The Hamburger Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, June 20, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 20, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Alessandro Falesiedi
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 104 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 20, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-june-20-edge-on-ngc-3628

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