Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Bright Spiral Galaxy M81
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 17, 2015 is “Bright Spiral Galaxy M81,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Observatory )). The original explanation runs about 161 words.
From the explanation
“One of the brightest galaxies in planet Earth’s sky is similar in size to our Milky Way Galaxy: big, beautiful M81 . The grand spiral galaxy can be found toward the northern constellation of the Great Bear ( Ursa Major ).”
— APOD editors, October 17, 2015
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- October 17, 2015
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ken Crawford ( Rancho Del Sol Observatory )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 161 words