Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The M81 Galaxy Group through the Integrated Flux Nebula

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 27, 2017 is “The M81 Galaxy Group through the Integrated Flux Nebula,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright : D. Lopez & A. Rosenberg, IAC). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

The M81 Galaxy Group through the Integrated Flux Nebula
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright : D. Lopez & A. Rosenberg, IAC Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Distant galaxies and nearby nebulas highlight this deep image of the M81 Group of galaxies. First and foremost in this 80-exposure mosaic is the grand design spiral galaxy M81 , the largest galaxy in the image, visible on the lower right.”

— APOD editors, June 27, 2017

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 27, 2017
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright : D. Lopez & A. Rosenberg, IAC
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 160 words

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