Astronomy Picture of the Day · September 5, 2018

NGC 3628: Sideways Spiral Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 5, 2018 is “NGC 3628: Sideways Spiral Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Data: Paul Gardner , Great Basin Observatory ; Processing: Rogelio Bernal Andreo ( DeepSkyColors.com )). The original explanation runs about 122 words.

From the explanation

“What do spiral galaxies look like sideways? Featured is a sharp telescopic view of a magnificent edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 3628 , a puffy galactic disk divided by dark dust lanes.”

— APOD editors, September 5, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: September 5, 2018
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Data: Paul Gardner , Great Basin Observatory ; Processing: Rogelio Bernal Andreo ( DeepSkyColors.com )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 122 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, September 5, 2018 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2018-september-5-ngc-3628-sideways-spiral-galaxy

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