Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

In the Arms of NGC 1097

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 16, 2022 is “In the Arms of NGC 1097,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby , Mark Hanson). The original explanation runs about 154 words.

In the Arms of NGC 1097
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby , Mark Hanson Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Spiral galaxy NGC 1097 shines in southern skies, about 45 million light-years away in the heated constellation Fornax . Its blue spiral arms are mottled with pinkish star forming regions in this colorful galaxy portrait .”

— APOD editors, November 16, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 16, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby , Mark Hanson
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 154 words

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