Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 3621: Far Beyond the Local Group
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 24, 2017 is “NGC 3621: Far Beyond the Local Group,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Processing – Robert Gendler , Roberto Colombari Data – Hubble Legacy Archive , European Southern Observatory , et al.). The original explanation runs about 141 words.
From the explanation
“Far beyond the local group of galaxies lies NGC 3621 , some 22 million light-years away. Found in the multi-headed southern constellation Hydra , the winding spiral arms of this gorgeous island universe are loaded with luminous blue star clusters, pinkish starforming regions, and dark dust lanes.”
— APOD editors, February 24, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- February 24, 2017
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Processing – Robert Gendler , Roberto Colombari Data – Hubble Legacy Archive , European Southern Observatory , et al.
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 141 words