Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 26, 2014

Cetus Duo M77 and NGC 1055

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 26, 2014 is “Cetus Duo M77 and NGC 1055,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Dieter Willasch ( Astro-Cabinet )). The original explanation runs about 128 words.

From the explanation

“At the top right, large spiral galaxy NGC 1055 joins spiral Messier 77 in this sharp cosmic view toward the aquatic constellation Cetus . The narrowed, dusty appearance of edge-on spiral NGC 1055 contrasts nicely with the face-on view of M77’s bright nucleus and spiral arms.”

— APOD editors, December 26, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 26, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Dieter Willasch ( Astro-Cabinet )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 128 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, December 26, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-december-26-cetus-duo-m77-and-ngc-1055

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