Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
M77: Spiral Galaxy with an Active Center
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2020 is “M77: Spiral Galaxy with an Active Center,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Hubble , NASA , ESA ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 156 words.
From the explanation
“What’s happening in the center of nearby spiral galaxy M77? The face-on galaxy lies a mere 47 million light-years away toward the constellation of the Sea Monster ( Cetus ).”
— APOD editors, March 17, 2020
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 17, 2020
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: Hubble , NASA , ESA ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 156 words