Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Abell 370: Galaxy Cluster Gravitational Lens

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 28, 2016 is “Abell 370: Galaxy Cluster Gravitational Lens,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team & ST-ECF. The original explanation runs about 239 words.

Abell 370: Galaxy Cluster Gravitational Lens
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team & ST-ECF Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What is that strange arc? While imaging the cluster of galaxies Abell 370, astronomers had noted an unusual arc to the right of many cluster galaxies.”

— APOD editors, August 28, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 28, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , and the Hubble SM4 ERO Team & ST-ECF
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 239 words

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