Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Cartwheel Galaxy from Webb

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 24, 2022 is “The Cartwheel Galaxy from Webb,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , Webb ERO Production Team. The original explanation runs about 200 words.

The featured image shows the interacting Cartwheel Galaxy as captured in visible and infrared light by the Webb Space Telescope. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , Webb ERO Production Team Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“To some, it looks like a wheel of a cart. In fact, because of its outward appearance, the presence of a central galaxy , and its connection with what looks like the spokes of a wheel, the galaxy on the right is known as the Cartwheel Galaxy .”

— APOD editors, August 24, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 24, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , Webb ERO Production Team
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 200 words

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Topics in this entry

GalaxiesJames Webb Space Telescope

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