Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Ring Galaxy AM 0644-741

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 28, 2021 is “Ring Galaxy AM 0644-741,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , HLA ; Processing: Jonathan Lodge. The original explanation runs about 177 words.

Ring Galaxy AM 0644-741
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , HLA ; Processing: Jonathan Lodge Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“The rim of the large blue galaxy at the right is an immense ring-like structure 150,000 light years in diameter composed of newly formed, extremely bright, massive stars. AM 0644-741 is known as a ring galaxy and was caused by an immense galaxy collision.”

— APOD editors, July 28, 2021

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 28, 2021
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , HLA ; Processing: Jonathan Lodge
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 177 words

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