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Arp 93: A Cosmic Embrace

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 16, 2023 is “Arp 93: A Cosmic Embrace,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby , Observatorio El Sauce). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

Arp 93: A Cosmic Embrace
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby , Observatorio El Sauce Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Locked in a cosmic embrace , two large galaxies are merging at the center of this sharp telescopic field of view. The interacting system cataloged as Arp 93 is some 200 million light-years distant toward the constellation Aquarius in planet Earth’s sky.”

— APOD editors, August 16, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 16, 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 145 words

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