Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Cartwheel Galaxy from Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 18, 2016 is “The Cartwheel Galaxy from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA , NASA , Hubble. The original explanation runs about 166 words.

The Cartwheel Galaxy from Hubble
Credit: Image Credit: ESA , NASA , Hubble Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“To some, it looks like the wheel of a cart. In fact, because of its outward oval appearance, the presence of a central galaxy , and their connection with what looks like the spokes of a wheel, the galaxy on the right is known as the Cartwheel Galaxy .”

— APOD editors, December 18, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 18, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: ESA , NASA , Hubble
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 166 words

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