Astronomy Picture of the Day · January 16, 2016

The View Toward M106

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 16, 2016 is “The View Toward M106,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fabian Neyer). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“A big, bright, beautiful spiral, Messier 106 is at the center of this galaxy filled cosmic vista. The two degree wide telescopic field of view looks toward the well-trained constellation Canes Venatici, near the handle of the Big Dipper.”

— APOD editors, January 16, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: January 16, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fabian Neyer
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, January 16, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-january-16-the-view-toward-m106

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