Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Gaia Reconstructs a Top View of our Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 13, 2025 is “Gaia Reconstructs a Top View of our Galaxy,” an image. It is credited to Illustration Credit: ESA , Gaia , DPAC , Stefan Payne-Wardenaar. The original explanation runs about 151 words.

A dark field surrounds a spiral galaxy with multiple arms. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Illustration Credit: ESA , Gaia , DPAC , Stefan Payne-Wardenaar Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What does our Milky Way Galaxy look like from the top? Because we are on the inside , humanity can’t get an actual picture.”

— APOD editors, May 13, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
May 13, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Illustration Credit: ESA , Gaia , DPAC , Stefan Payne-Wardenaar
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 151 words

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