Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 18, 2014

NGC 7331 and Beyond

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 18, 2014 is “NGC 7331 and Beyond,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Tony Hallas). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

From the explanation

“Big, beautiful spiral galaxy NGC 7331 is often touted as an analog to our own Milky Way .”

— APOD editors, December 18, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 18, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Tony Hallas
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 165 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 18, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-december-18-ngc-7331-and-beyond

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