Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Facing NGC 3344

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 8, 2025 is “Facing NGC 3344,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA / Hubble & NASA. The original explanation runs about 140 words.

Grand spiral galaxy NGC 3344 is shown. Spiral arms with stars, star clusters, and nebula are visible. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: ESA / Hubble & NASA Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“From our vantage point in the Milky Way Galaxy , we see NGC 3344 face-on. Nearly 40,000 light-year s across, the big, beautiful spiral galaxy is located just 20 million light-years away in the constellation of Leo Minor.”

— APOD editors, June 8, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 8, 2025
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 140 words

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