Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 3, 2015

Arp 159 and NGC 4725

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 3, 2015 is “Arp 159 and NGC 4725,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin). The original explanation runs about 162 words.

From the explanation

“Pointy stars and peculiar galaxies span this cosmic snapshot , a telescopic view toward the well-groomed constellation Coma Berenices . Bright enough to show off diffraction spikes , the stars are in the foreground of the scene, well within our own Milky Way.”

— APOD editors, September 3, 2015

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 3, 2015
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Stephen Leshin
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 162 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 3, 2015 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2015-september-3-arp-159-and-ngc-4725

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