Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
M106 Across the Spectrum
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 5, 2014 is “M106 Across the Spectrum,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: X-ray – NASA / CXC / Caltech / P.Ogle et al. , Optical – NASA/STScI , IR – NASA/JPL-Caltech , Radio – NSF/NRAO/VLA. The original explanation runs about 134 words.
From the explanation
“The spiral arms of bright, active galaxy M106 sprawl through this remarkable multiwavelength portrait , composed of image data from radio to X-rays, across the electromagnetic spectrum . Also known as NGC 4258, M106 can be found toward the northern constellation Canes Venatici .”
— APOD editors, July 5, 2014
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- July 5, 2014
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: X-ray – NASA / CXC / Caltech / P.Ogle et al. , Optical – NASA/STScI , IR – NASA/JPL-Caltech , Radio – NSF/NRAO/VLA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 134 words