Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 18, 2013

Hidden Galaxy IC 342

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 18, 2013 is “Hidden Galaxy IC 342,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

From the explanation

“Similar in size to large, bright spiral galaxies in our neighborhood, IC 342 is a mere 10 million light-years distant in the long-necked, northern constellation Camelopardalis .”

— APOD editors, July 18, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 18, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 158 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 18, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-july-18-hidden-galaxy-ic-342

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