Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Edge-On NGC 891

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 12, 2017 is “Edge-On NGC 891,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

Edge-On NGC 891
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Large spiral galaxy NGC 891 spans about 100 thousand light-years and is seen almost exactly edge-on from our perspective. In fact, about 30 million light-years distant in the constellation Andromeda, NGC 891 looks a lot like our Milky Way .”

— APOD editors, January 12, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 12, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 153 words

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The Milky WayAndromeda GalaxyGalaxies

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Source

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