Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Hickson 44 in Leo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 27, 2026 is “Hickson 44 in Leo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Peter Kennett). The original explanation runs about 194 words.

Hickson 44 in Leo
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Peter Kennett Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Scanning the skies for galaxies, Canadian astronomer Paul Hickson and colleagues identified some 100 compact groups of galaxies , now appropriately called Hickson Compact Groups . The four prominent galaxies seen in this intriguing telescopic skyscape are one such group, Hickson 44.”

— APOD editors, March 27, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 27, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Peter Kennett
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 194 words

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Source

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