Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Galactic Center Radio Arc

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 3, 2023 is “The Galactic Center Radio Arc,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: Ian Heywood ( Oxford U. ), SARAO ;. The original explanation runs about 130 words.

A false-color yellow-on red radio image of our Galactic Center shows yellow radio-emitting arcs above streaks and a bright cocoon that contains our Galaxy's central black hole. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: Ian Heywood ( Oxford U. ), SARAO ; Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What causes this unusual curving structure near the center of our Galaxy? The long parallel rays slanting across the top of the featured radio image are known collectively as the Galactic Center Radio Arc and point out from the Galactic plane .”

— APOD editors, April 3, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 3, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: Ian Heywood ( Oxford U. ), SARAO ;
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 130 words

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