Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Cetus Galaxies and Supernova

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 6, 2018 is “Cetus Galaxies and Supernova,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Massimiliano Veschini). The original explanation runs about 173 words.

Cetus Galaxies and Supernova
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Massimiliano Veschini Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Large spiral galaxy NGC 1055 at top left joins spiral Messier 77 (bottom right) in this cosmic view toward the aquatic constellation Cetus . The narrowed, dusty appearance of edge-on spiral NGC 1055 contrasts nicely with the face-on view of M77’s bright nucleus and spiral arms.”

— APOD editors, December 6, 2018

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 6, 2018
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Massimiliano Veschini
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 173 words

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