Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Molten Galaxy Einstein Ring

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 5, 2022 is “A Molten Galaxy Einstein Ring,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA / Hubble & NASA , S. Jha ; Processing: Jonathan Lodge. The original explanation runs about 177 words.

The featured image shows a distant galaxy distorted into a giant arc around the center of a galaxy cluster by gravitational lensing. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: ESA / Hubble & NASA , S. Jha ; Processing: Jonathan Lodge Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“It is difficult to hide a galaxy behind a cluster of galaxies. The closer cluster’s gravity will act like a huge lens , pulling images of the distant galaxy around the sides and greatly distorting them.”

— APOD editors, July 5, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 5, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: ESA / Hubble & NASA , S. Jha ; 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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