Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Active Galaxy NGC 1275
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 26, 2023 is “Active Galaxy NGC 1275,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage , A. Fabian (University of Cambridge, UK). The original explanation runs about 150 words.
From the explanation
“Active galaxy NGC 1275 is the central, dominant member of the large and relatively nearby Perseus Cluster of Galaxies . Wild-looking at visible wavelengths, the active galaxy is also a prodigious source of x-rays and radio emission.”
— APOD editors, January 26, 2023
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- January 26, 2023
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Heritage , A. Fabian (University of Cambridge, UK)
- Copyright
- No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 150 words