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M31: The Andromeda Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 30, 2014 is “M31: The Andromeda Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Jacob Bers ( Bersonic )). The original explanation runs about 146 words.

M31: The Andromeda Galaxy
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jacob Bers ( Bersonic ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Andromeda is the nearest major galaxy to our own Milky Way Galaxy . Our Galaxy is thought to look much like Andromeda .”

— APOD editors, July 30, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 30, 2014
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Jacob Bers ( Bersonic )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 146 words

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The Milky WayAndromeda GalaxyGalaxies

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