Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Central NGC 1316: After Galaxies Collide

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 26, 2021 is “Central NGC 1316: After Galaxies Collide,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & Copyright: Daniel Nobre). The original explanation runs about 166 words.

Central NGC 1316: After Galaxies Collide
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & Copyright: Daniel Nobre Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“How did this strange-looking galaxy form? Astronomers turn detectives when trying to figure out the cause of unusual jumbles of stars, gas, and dust like NGC 1316.”

— APOD editors, January 26, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 26, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & Copyright: Daniel Nobre
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 166 words

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