Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
A View Toward M106
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 1, 2020 is “A View Toward M106,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Joonhwa Lee). The original explanation runs about 189 words.
From the explanation
“Big, bright, beautiful spiral, Messier 106 dominates this cosmic vista. The nearly two degree wide telescopic field of view looks toward the well-trained constellation Canes Venatici, near the handle of the Big Dipper.”
— APOD editors, May 1, 2020
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- May 1, 2020
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Joonhwa Lee
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 189 words