Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 1232: A Grand Design Spiral Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for January 1, 2024 is “NGC 1232: A Grand Design Spiral Galaxy,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: FORS , 8.2-meter VLT Antu , ESO. The original explanation runs about 176 words.

A spiral galaxy with big blue spiral arms is shown with a center that appears more yellow. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: FORS , 8.2-meter VLT Antu , ESO Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Galaxies are fascinating not only for what is visible, but for what is invisible. Grand spiral galaxy NGC 1232 , captured in detail by one of the Very Large Telescopes , is a good example.”

— APOD editors, January 1, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
January 1, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: FORS , 8.2-meter VLT Antu , ESO
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 176 words

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