Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 26, 2013

The Hydrogen Clouds of M33

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 26, 2013 is “The Hydrogen Clouds of M33,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 175 words.

From the explanation

“Gorgeous spiral galaxy M33 seems to have more than its fair share of glowing hydrogen gas. A prominent member of the local group of galaxies, M33 is also known as the Triangulum Galaxy and lies about 3 million light-years distant.”

— APOD editors, December 26, 2013

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 26, 2013
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 175 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 26, 2013 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2013-december-26-the-hydrogen-clouds-of-m33

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