Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Messier 88

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 28, 2022 is “Messier 88,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona). The original explanation runs about 117 words.

Messier 88
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Charles Messier described the 88th entry in his 18th century catalog of Nebulae and Star Clusters as a nebula without stars. Of course the gorgeous M88 is now understood to be a spiral galaxy full of stars, gas, and dust, not unlike our own Milky Way.”

— APOD editors, December 28, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 28, 2022
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block , Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter , U. Arizona
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 117 words

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Topics in this entry

The Milky WayNebulaeGalaxiesStar clusters

Topics are matched from words in the title and explanation.

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Source

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