Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 4676: When Mice Collide
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 1, 2015 is “NGC 4676: When Mice Collide,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ACS Science & Engineering Team , Hubble Space Telescope , NASA. The original explanation runs about 142 words.
From the explanation
“These two mighty galaxies are pulling each other apart. Known as the “ Mice ” because they have such long tails, each spiral galaxy has likely already passed through the other.”
— APOD editors, February 1, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 1, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: ACS Science & Engineering Team , Hubble Space Telescope , NASA
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 142 words