Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Facing NGC 1232

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 18, 2024 is “Facing NGC 1232,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Neil Corke). The original explanation runs about 145 words.

Facing NGC 1232
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Neil Corke Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“From our vantage point in the Milky Way Galaxy , we see NGC 1232 face-on. Nearly 200,000 light-years across, the big, beautiful spiral galaxy is located some 47 million light-years away in the flowing southern constellation of Eridanus.”

— APOD editors, April 18, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 18, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Neil Corke
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 145 words

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