Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Three Galaxies in Pavo

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 3, 2026 is “Three Galaxies in Pavo,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby). The original explanation runs about 150 words.

Three Galaxies in Pavo
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Some 190 million light-years away, far beyond the bright stars and nebulae of the Milky Way, these three galaxies are drawn together by gravity in a mesmerizing cosmic dance .”

— APOD editors, July 3, 2026

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 3, 2026
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Mike Selby
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 150 words

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Source

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