Astronomy Picture of the Day · December 31, 2024

The Twisted Disk of NGC 4753

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for December 31, 2024 is “The Twisted Disk of NGC 4753,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing: Alexander Reinartz. The original explanation runs about 150 words.

A dark field shows an oblong orange glow with some dark and complex dust lanes running through. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing: Alexander Reinartz Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What do you think this is? Here’s a clue: it’s bigger than a bread box.”

— APOD editors, December 31, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: December 31, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing: Alexander Reinartz
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words