Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Starburst Galaxy M94 from Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 1, 2019 is “Starburst Galaxy M94 from Hubble,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: ESA/Hubble & NASA). The original explanation runs about 183 words.

Starburst Galaxy M94 from Hubble
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From the explanation

“Why does this galaxy have a ring of bright blue stars? Beautiful island universe Messier 94 lies a mere 15 million light-years distant in the northern constellation of the Hunting Dogs ( Canes Venatici ).”

— APOD editors, December 1, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 1, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: ESA/Hubble & NASA
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 183 words

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Source

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