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A View Toward M106

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 22, 2024 is “A View Toward M106,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Kyunghoon Lim). The original explanation runs about 160 words.

A View Toward M106
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kyunghoon Lim Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Big, bright, beautiful spiral, Messier 106 dominates this cosmic vista. The nearly two degree wide telescopic field of view looks toward the well-trained constellation Canes Venatici, near the handle of the Big Dipper.”

— APOD editors, February 22, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 22, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Kyunghoon Lim
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 160 words

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