Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 17, 2017

Polar Ring Galaxy NGC 660

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 17, 2017 is “Polar Ring Galaxy NGC 660,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: CHART32 Team , Processing – Johannes Schedler). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

From the explanation

“NGC 660 is featured in this cosmic snapshot . Over 40 million light-years away and swimming within the boundaries of the constellation Pisces , NGC 660’s peculiar appearance marks it as a polar ring galaxy .”

— APOD editors, February 17, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 17, 2017
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: CHART32 Team , Processing – Johannes Schedler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 160 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 17, 2017 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2017-february-17-polar-ring-galaxy-ngc-660

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