Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 8, 2014

NGC 5101 and Friends

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 8, 2014 is “NGC 5101 and Friends,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh). The original explanation runs about 170 words.

From the explanation

“This sharp telescopic field of view holds two bright galaxies. 5 degrees or about the apparent width of a full moon.”

— APOD editors, February 8, 2014

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At a glance

Date: February 8, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 170 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 8, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-february-8-ngc-5101-and-friends

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