Astronomy Picture of the Day · August 4, 2020

NGC 2442: Galaxy in Volans

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 4, 2020 is “NGC 2442: Galaxy in Volans,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Processing: Robert Gendler & Roberto Colombari Data: Hubble Legacy Archive , European Southern Observatory). The original explanation runs about 125 words.

From the explanation

“Distorted galaxy NGC 2442 can be found in the southern constellation of the flying fish , (Piscis) Volans . Located about 50 million light-years away, the galaxy’s two spiral arms extending from a pronounced central bar have a hook-like appearance in wide-field images .”

— APOD editors, August 4, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: August 4, 2020
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Processing: Robert Gendler & Roberto Colombari Data: Hubble Legacy Archive , European Southern Observatory
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 125 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, August 4, 2020 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2020-august-4-ngc-2442-galaxy-in-volans

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