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38 Hours with the M81 Group

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 10, 2025 is “38 Hours with the M81 Group,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Yang K.). The original explanation runs about 235 words.

38 Hours with the M81 Group
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Yang K. Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“From a garden on planet Earth, 38 hours of exposure with a camera and small telescope produced this cosmic photo of the M81 galaxy group. In fact, the group’s dominant galaxy M81 is near the center of the frame sporting grand spiral arms and a bright yellow core.”

— APOD editors, April 10, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
April 10, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Daniel Yang K.
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 235 words

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