Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 6, 2024

M102: Edge-on Disk Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 6, 2024 is “M102: Edge-on Disk Galaxy,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing: Ehsan Ebrahimian. The original explanation runs about 198 words.

A starfield is shown with an unusual horizontal line segment running throug the middle. The segment is an edge-on galaxy and many brown dust filaments are visible. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing: Ehsan Ebrahimian Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What kind of celestial object is this? A relatively normal galaxy — but seen from its edge.”

— APOD editors, March 6, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 6, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing: Ehsan Ebrahimian
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 198 words