Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Meteor Misses Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 30, 2019 is “Meteor Misses Galaxy,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Aman Chokshi. The original explanation runs about 153 words.

Meteor Misses Galaxy
Credit: Image Credit: Aman Chokshi Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The galaxy was never in danger. For one thing, the Triangulum galaxy (M33), pictured, is much bigger than the tiny grain of rock at the head of the meteor.”

— APOD editors, April 30, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 30, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Aman Chokshi
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 153 words

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Source

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