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Virgo Cluster Galaxies

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 26, 2023 is “Virgo Cluster Galaxies,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Abdullah Alharbi). The original explanation runs about 143 words.

Virgo Cluster Galaxies
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Abdullah Alharbi Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Galaxies of the Virgo Cluster are scattered across this nearly 4 degree wide telescopic field of view . About 50 million light-years distant, the Virgo Cluster is the closest large galaxy cluster to our own local galaxy group.”

— APOD editors, May 26, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 26, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Abdullah Alharbi
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 143 words

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