Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Tadpole Galaxy from Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 21, 2021 is “The Tadpole Galaxy from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , ESA , NASA ; Processing: Amal Biju. The original explanation runs about 238 words.

The picture shows the Arp 188, the unusual Tadpole Galaxy with a long star-filled tail as captured by the Hubble Space Telescope. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , ESA , NASA ; Processing: Amal Biju Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why does this galaxy have such a long tail? In this stunning vista , based on image data from the Hubble Legacy Archive , distant galaxies form a dramatic backdrop for disrupted spiral galaxy Arp 188, the Tadpole Galaxy.”

— APOD editors, June 21, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 21, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , ESA , NASA ; Processing: Amal Biju
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 238 words

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Topics in this entry

GalaxiesStar clustersHubble Space Telescope

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