Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 24, 2022 is “Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit & License: International Gemini Observatory / NOIRLab / NSF / AURA Processing: T.A. Rector (Univ. Alaska Anchorage), J. Miller (Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab), M. Zamani & D. de Martin. The original explanation runs about 124 words.
From the explanation
“Peculiar spiral galaxy Arp 78 is found within the boundaries of the head strong constellation Aries . Some 100 million light-years beyond the stars and nebulae of our Milky Way galaxy, the island universe is over 100,000 light-years across.”
— APOD editors, March 24, 2022
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- March 24, 2022
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & License: International Gemini Observatory / NOIRLab / NSF / AURA Processing: T.A. Rector (Univ. Alaska Anchorage), J. Miller (Gemini Observatory/NOIRLab), M. Zamani & D. de Martin
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 124 words