Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 6, 2016

The Whirlpool Galaxy and Beyond

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 6, 2016 is “The Whirlpool Galaxy and Beyond,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: lvaro Ibez Prez). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

From the explanation

“Follow the handle of the Big Dipper away from the dipper’s bowl, until you get to the handle’s last bright star. Then, just slide your telescope a little south and west and you might find this stunning pair of interacting galaxies, the 51st entry in Charles Messier ‘s famous catalog .”

— APOD editors, September 6, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 6, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: lvaro Ibez Prez
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 173 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 6, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod/apod-2016-september-6-the-whirlpool-galaxy-and-beyond

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