Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
NGC 2442: Galaxy in Volans
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 17, 2017 is “NGC 2442: Galaxy in Volans,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Processing – Robert Gendler , Roberto Colombari Data – Hubble Legacy Archive , European Southern Observatory). The original explanation runs about 123 words.
From the explanation
“Distorted galaxy NGC 2442 can be found in the southern constellation of the flying fish , (Piscis) Volans . Located about 50 million light-years away, the galaxy’s two spiral arms extending from a pronounced central bar have a hook-like appearance in wide-field images .”
— APOD editors, August 17, 2017
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- August 17, 2017
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Processing – Robert Gendler , Roberto Colombari Data – Hubble Legacy Archive , European Southern Observatory
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 123 words