Astronomy Picture of the Day ·
Giant Galaxies in Pavo
The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 23, 2023 is “Giant Galaxies in Pavo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby , Observatorio El Sauce). The original explanation runs about 123 words.
From the explanation
“Over 500,000 light years across, NGC 6872 (top right) is a truly enormous barred spiral galaxy , at least 5 times the size of our own very large Milky Way. The appearance of this giant galaxy’s distorted and stretched out spiral arms suggests the magnificent wings of a giant bird.”
— APOD editors, June 23, 2023
Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov
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At a glance
- Date
- June 23, 2023
- Type
- Image
- Credit
- Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby , Observatorio El Sauce
- Copyright
- Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
- Explanation length
- About 123 words