Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Filaments of Active Galaxy NGC 1275

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 5, 2017 is “Filaments of Active Galaxy NGC 1275,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , ESA , NASA ; Processing & Copyright: Domingo Pestana). The original explanation runs about 153 words.

Filaments of Active Galaxy NGC 1275
Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , ESA , NASA ; Processing & Copyright: Domingo Pestana Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What keeps these filaments attached to this galaxy? The filaments persist in NGC 1275 even though the turmoil of galactic collisions should destroy them.”

— APOD editors, April 5, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 5, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , ESA , NASA ; Processing & Copyright: Domingo Pestana
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 153 words

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