Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 11, 2022

IC 342: The Hidden Galaxy in Camelopardalis

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 11, 2022 is “IC 342: The Hidden Galaxy in Camelopardalis,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Feller). The original explanation runs about 149 words.

From the explanation

“Similar in size to large, bright spiral galaxies in our neighborhood, IC 342 is a mere 10 million light-years distant in the long-necked, northern constellation Camelopardalis .”

— APOD editors, February 11, 2022

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At a glance

Date: February 11, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Feller
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 149 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 11, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-february-11-ic-342-the-hidden-galaxy-in-camelopardalis

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