Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 25, 2014

Arp 188 and the Tadpole's Tail

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 25, 2014 is “Arp 188 and the Tadpole's Tail,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , ESA , NASA ; Processing & Copyright: Joachim Dietrich). The original explanation runs about 180 words.

From the explanation

“Why does this galaxy have such a long tail? In this stunning vista , based on image data from the Hubble Legacy Archive, distant galaxies form a dramatic backdrop for disrupted spiral galaxy Arp 188, the Tadpole Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, August 25, 2014

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At a glance

Date: August 25, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , ESA , NASA ; Processing & Copyright: Joachim Dietrich
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 180 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 25, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-august-25-arp-188-and-the-tadpoles-tail

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