Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

The Cigar Galaxy from Hubble and Webb

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 15, 2024 is “The Cigar Galaxy from Hubble and Webb,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , Alberto Bolatto ( UMD ). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

A picture of the unusual galaxy M82 is on the left, while the center is expanding and shown in a JWST image on the right. Many red-glowing filaments eminate out from the plane of the spiral galaxy. Please see the explanation for more detail
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , Alberto Bolatto ( UMD ) Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Something strange happened to this galaxy, but what? Known as the Cigar Galaxy and cataloged as M82 , red glowing gas and dust are being cast out from the center.”

— APOD editors, April 15, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 15, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI , Alberto Bolatto ( UMD )
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 165 words

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Topics in this entry

GalaxiesHubble Space TelescopeJames Webb Space Telescope

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