Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Giant Galaxies in Pavo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for August 19, 2025 is “Giant Galaxies in Pavo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block). The original explanation runs about 148 words.

Giant Galaxies in Pavo
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Over 500,000 light years across, NGC 6872 (bottom left) is a truly enormous barred spiral galaxy . At least 5 times the size of our own large Milky Way, NGC 6872 is the largest known spiral galaxy.”

— APOD editors, August 19, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
August 19, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 148 words

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