Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Grand Spiral NGC 5643

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 26, 2024 is “Grand Spiral NGC 5643,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA / Hubble & NASA. The original explanation runs about 147 words.

Grand Spiral NGC 5643
Credit: Image Credit: ESA / Hubble & NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Viewed face-on, grand spiral galaxy NGC 5643 has a festive appearance in this colorful cosmic portrait . Some 55 million light-years distant, the galaxy extends for over 100,000 light-years, seen within the boundaries of the southern constellation Lupus.”

— APOD editors, December 26, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
December 26, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: ESA / Hubble & NASA
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 147 words

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