Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 5, 2014

Galaxy NGC 474: Shells and Star Streams

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 5, 2014 is “Galaxy NGC 474: Shells and Star Streams,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: P.-A. Duc ( CEA , CFHT ), Atlas 3D Collaboration). The original explanation runs about 188 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happening to galaxy NGC 474? The multiple layers of emission appear strangely complex and unexpected given the relatively featureless appearance of the elliptical galaxy in less deep images.”

— APOD editors, January 5, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 5, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: P.-A. Duc ( CEA , CFHT ), Atlas 3D Collaboration
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 188 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 5, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-january-5-galaxy-ngc-474-shells-and-star-streams

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