Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
In the Heart of the Virgo Cluster
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 7, 2015 is “In the Heart of the Virgo Cluster,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: NASA / ESA / ESO / NAOJ / G. Paglioli ; Copyright: R. Colombari / G. Paglioli). The original explanation runs about 175 words.
From the explanation
“The Virgo Cluster of Galaxies is the closest cluster of galaxies to our Milky Way Galaxy . The Virgo Cluster is so close that it spans more than 5 degrees on the sky – about 10 times the angle made by a full Moon .”
— APOD editors, April 7, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- April 7, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA / ESA / ESO / NAOJ / G. Paglioli ; Copyright: R. Colombari / G. Paglioli
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 175 words