Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Light from Cygnus A
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 24, 2015 is “Light from Cygnus A,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO ; Optical: NASA/STScI ; Radio: NSF/NRAO/AUI/VLA. The original explanation runs about 158 words.
From the explanation
“Celebrating astronomy in this International Year of Light , the detailed image reveals spectacular active galaxy Cygnus A in light across the electromagnetic spectrum. Incorporating X-ray data ( blue ) from the orbiting Chandra Observatory, Cygnus A is seen to be a prodigious source of high energy x-rays.”
— APOD editors, January 24, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 24, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: X-ray: NASA/CXC/SAO ; Optical: NASA/STScI ; Radio: NSF/NRAO/AUI/VLA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 158 words