Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 30, 2014

Peculiar Elliptical Galaxy Centaurus A

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 30, 2014 is “Peculiar Elliptical Galaxy Centaurus A,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Colombari). The original explanation runs about 183 words.

From the explanation

“What’s happened to the center of this galaxy? Unusual and dramatic dust lanes run across the center of elliptical galaxy Centaurus A .”

— APOD editors, June 30, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 30, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Roberto Colombari
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 183 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 30, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-june-30-peculiar-elliptical-galaxy-centaurus-a

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