Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
The Central Magnetic Field of the Cigar Galaxy
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 11, 2019 is “The Central Magnetic Field of the Cigar Galaxy,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , SOFIA , E. Lopez-Rodriguez ; NASA , Spitzer , J. Moustakas et al.. The original explanation runs about 182 words.
From the explanation
“Are galaxies giant magnets? Yes, but the magnetic fields in galaxies are typically much weaker than on Earth’s surface, as well as more complex and harder to measure.”
— APOD editors, March 11, 2019
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 11, 2019
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , SOFIA , E. Lopez-Rodriguez ; NASA , Spitzer , J. Moustakas et al.
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 182 words