Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 7331 and Beyond

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for September 14, 2023 is “NGC 7331 and Beyond,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Gorenstein). The original explanation runs about 158 words.

NGC 7331 and Beyond
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Gorenstein Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Big, beautiful spiral galaxy NGC 7331 is often touted as an analog to our own Milky Way .”

— APOD editors, September 14, 2023

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
September 14, 2023
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Ian Gorenstein
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 158 words

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Source

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