Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 24, 2025

In the Center of Spiral Galaxy M61

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 24, 2025 is “In the Center of Spiral Galaxy M61,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , ESO ; Processing & Copyright: Robert Gendler). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

A sprawling spiral galaxy is shown in great detail. This galaxy has blue spiral arms and a bright center that itself seems to look like a spiral galaxy. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , ESO ; Processing & Copyright: Robert Gendler Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Is there a spiral galaxy in the center of this spiral galaxy? Sort of.”

— APOD editors, June 24, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 24, 2025
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , ESO ; Processing & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 150 words