Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Ring Galaxy AM 0644-741 from Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 19, 2015 is “Ring Galaxy AM 0644-741 from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( AURA / STScI ), J. Higdon ( Cornell ) ESA , NASA. The original explanation runs about 168 words.

Ring Galaxy AM 0644-741 from Hubble
Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( AURA / STScI ), J. Higdon ( Cornell ) ESA , NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How could a galaxy become shaped like a ring? The rim of the blue galaxy pictured on the right is an immense ring-like structure 150,000 light years in diameter composed of newly formed, extremely bright, massive stars.”

— APOD editors, April 19, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 19, 2015
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Heritage Team ( AURA / STScI ), J. Higdon ( Cornell ) ESA , NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 168 words

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