Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Elliptical M60, Spiral NGC 4647
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 28, 2016 is “Elliptical M60, Spiral NGC 4647,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA )). The original explanation runs about 151 words.
From the explanation
“Giant elliptical galaxy M60 and spiral galaxy NGC 4647 do look like an odd couple in this sharp cosmic portrait from the Hubble Space Telescope. But they are found in a region of space where galaxies tend to gather, on the eastern side of the nearby Virgo Galaxy Cluster .”
— APOD editors, January 28, 2016
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 28, 2016
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage Team ( STScI / AURA )
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 151 words