Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Virgo Cluster Galaxies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for October 10, 2020 is “Virgo Cluster Galaxies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Fernando Pena). The original explanation runs about 163 words.

Virgo Cluster Galaxies
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fernando Pena Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Galaxies of the Virgo Cluster are scattered across this deep telescopic field of view. The cosmic scene spans about three Full Moons, captured in dark skies near Jalisco, Mexico, planet Earth.”

— APOD editors, October 10, 2020

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
October 10, 2020
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Fernando Pena
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 163 words

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Source

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