Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 10, 2016

Galaxies in the River

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 10, 2016 is “Galaxies in the River,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: CEDIC Team – Processing: Markus Blauensteiner). The original explanation runs about 136 words.

From the explanation

“Large galaxies grow by eating small ones. Even our own galaxy practices galactic cannibalism , absorbing small galaxies that get too close and are captured by the Milky Way’s gravity.”

— APOD editors, February 10, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 10, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: CEDIC Team – Processing: Markus Blauensteiner
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 136 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 10, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-february-10-galaxies-in-the-river

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