Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

A Map of the Observable Universe

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 5, 2023 is “A Map of the Observable Universe,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: B. Ménard & N. Shtarkman ; Data: SDSS , Planck , JHU , Sloan , NASA , ESA). The original explanation runs about 180 words.

A map of the observable universe is illustrated in a wedge with the the Earth on the bottom and the universe fanning out above. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: B. Ménard & N. Shtarkman ; Data: SDSS , Planck , JHU , Sloan , NASA , ESA Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What if you could see out to the edge of the observable universe ? You would see galaxies, galaxies, galaxies, and then, well, quasar s, which are the bright centers of distant galaxies .”

— APOD editors, July 5, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 5, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: B. Ménard & N. Shtarkman ; Data: SDSS , Planck , JHU , Sloan , NASA , ESA
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 180 words

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