Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Edge-On Galaxy NGC 5866

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 9, 2016 is “Edge-On Galaxy NGC 5866,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Legacy Archive ; Processed & Copyright: Hunter Wilson). The original explanation runs about 203 words.

Edge-On Galaxy NGC 5866
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Legacy Archive ; Processed & Copyright: Hunter Wilson Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why is this galaxy so thin? Many disk galaxies are actually just as thin as NGC 5866, pictured above , but are not seen edge-on from our vantage point.”

— APOD editors, March 9, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 9, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Legacy Archive ; Processed & Copyright: Hunter Wilson
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 203 words

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