Astronomy Picture of the Day · February 23, 2023

Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 23, 2023 is “Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis). The original explanation runs about 132 words.

From the explanation

“Peculiar spiral galaxy Arp 78 is found within the boundaries of the head strong constellation Aries . Some 100 million light-years beyond the stars and nebulae of our Milky Way galaxy, the island universe is an enormous 200,000 light-years across.”

— APOD editors, February 23, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: February 23, 2023
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Josep Drudis
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 132 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, February 23, 2023 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2023-february-23-arp-78-peculiar-galaxy-in-aries

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