Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 20, 2016

Galaxy Einstein Ring

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 20, 2016 is “Galaxy Einstein Ring,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Y. Hezaveh ( Stanford ) et al. , ALMA ( NRAO / ESO / NAOJ ), NASA / ESA Hubble Space Telescope. The original explanation runs about 169 words.

From the explanation

“Can one galaxy hide behind another? 81 .”

— APOD editors, April 20, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: April 20, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Y. Hezaveh ( Stanford ) et al. , ALMA ( NRAO / ESO / NAOJ ), NASA / ESA Hubble Space Telescope
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 169 words