Astronomy Picture of the Day · October 7, 2016

The Hydrogen Clouds of M33

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 7, 2016 is “The Hydrogen Clouds of M33,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Danilo Pivato , Gimmi Ratto). The original explanation runs about 155 words.

From the explanation

“Gorgeous spiral galaxy M33 seems to have more than its fair share of glowing hydrogen gas. A prominent member of the local group of galaxies, M33 is also known as the Triangulum Galaxy and lies about 3 million light-years distant.”

— APOD editors, October 7, 2016

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At a glance

Date: October 7, 2016
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Danilo Pivato , Gimmi Ratto
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 155 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, October 7, 2016 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2016-october-7-the-hydrogen-clouds-of-m33

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