Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Abell 370: Galaxy Cluster Gravitational Lens

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 19, 2019 is “Abell 370: Galaxy Cluster Gravitational Lens,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo ( DeepSkyColors.com )). The original explanation runs about 194 words.

Abell 370: Galaxy Cluster Gravitational Lens
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo ( DeepSkyColors.com ) Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What are those strange arcs? While imaging the cluster of galaxies Abell 370, astronomers noticed an unusual arc.”

— APOD editors, March 19, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 19, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & Copyright: Rogelio Bernal Andreo ( DeepSkyColors.com )
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 194 words

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