Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 4, 2015

Virgo Cluster Galaxies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 4, 2015 is “Virgo Cluster Galaxies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo). The original explanation runs about 214 words.

From the explanation

“Well over a thousand galaxies are known members of the Virgo Cluster , the closest large cluster of galaxies to our own local group . In fact, the galaxy cluster is difficult to appreciate all at once because it covers such a large area on the sky.”

— APOD editors, August 4, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 4, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 214 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 4, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-august-4-virgo-cluster-galaxies

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