Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 15, 2013

The Sombrero Galaxy from Hale

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 15, 2013 is “The Sombrero Galaxy from Hale,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Caltech/Palomar Observatory /Paul Gardner, Salvatore Grasso , and Ryan Hannahoe). The original explanation runs about 183 words.

From the explanation

“What’s going on in the center of this spiral galaxy? Named the Sombrero Galaxy for its hat-like resemblance, M104 features a prominent dust lane and a bright halo of stars and globular clusters .”

— APOD editors, July 15, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 15, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Caltech/Palomar Observatory /Paul Gardner, Salvatore Grasso , and Ryan Hannahoe
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 183 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 15, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-july-15-the-sombrero-galaxy-from-hale

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