Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 8, 2014

The Tail of the Hamburger Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 8, 2014 is “The Tail of the Hamburger Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Martin Pugh). The original explanation runs about 152 words.

From the explanation

“Sharp telescopic views of NGC 3628 show a puffy galactic disk divided by dark dust lanes. Of course, this deep portrait of the magnificent, edge-on spiral galaxy puts some astronomers in mind of its popular moniker, the Hamburger Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, May 8, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 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 152 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 8, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-may-8-the-tail-of-the-hamburger-galaxy

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