Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 18, 2020 is “Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bernard Miller). The original explanation runs about 131 words.

Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bernard Miller Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Peculiar spiral galaxy Arp 78 is found within the boundaries of the head strong constellation Aries , some 100 million light-years beyond the stars and nebulae of our Milky Way galaxy.”

— APOD editors, September 18, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 18, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bernard Miller
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 131 words

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