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Elliptical Galaxy M87
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Explanation:
Elliptical galaxy M87 is a type of
galaxy that looks much different
than our own
Milky Way Galaxy. But even for an
elliptical galaxy M87 is peculiar.
M87 is much bigger than an average
galaxy, appears at the center of a whole cluster of galaxies known as the
Virgo Cluster, and shows a very high number of
globular clusters.
These globular clusters are visible as faint
spots surrounding the bright center of M87. In general, elliptical galaxies
contain similar numbers of stars as
spiral galaxies, but are ellipsoidal in
shape (spirals are mostly flat), have no spiral structure, and little
gas and
dust.
This picture is number sixty on a publicly posted list of
images from the
Anglo-Australian
Telescope (AAT).
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COSMIC MESSAGE
Elliptical galaxy M87 is much larger than an average galaxy and sits at the center of the Virgo Cluster. It is surrounded by a high number of globular clusters, visible as faint spots. Unlike spiral galaxies, ellipticals generally lack distinct spiral arms and contain older stars.
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Explanation:
Elliptical galaxy M87 is a type of
galaxy that looks much different
than our own
Milky Way Galaxy. But even for an
elliptical galaxy M87 is peculiar.
M87 is much bigger than an average
galaxy, appears at the center of a whole cluster of galaxies known as the
Virgo Cluster, and shows a very high number of
globular clusters.
These globular clusters are visible as faint
spots surrounding the bright center of M87. In general, elliptical galaxies
contain similar numbers of stars as
spiral galaxies, but are ellipsoidal in
shape (spirals are mostly flat), have no spiral structure, and little
gas and
dust.
This picture is number sixty on a publicly posted list of
images from the
Anglo-Australian
Telescope (AAT).
Tomorrow's picture: The Far Side
| Archive
| Glossary
| Education
| About APOD |
Astronomy Picture of the Day (TM) is created and copyrighted in 1995 by
Robert
Nemiroff and
Jerry
Bonnell who are solely responsible for its content. · Anglo-Australian Telescope
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Explanation:
Elliptical galaxy M87 is a type of
galaxy that looks much different
than our own
Milky Way Galaxy. But even for an
elliptical galaxy M87 is peculiar.
M87 is much bigger than an average
galaxy, appears at the center of a whole cluster of galaxies known as the
Virgo Cluster, and shows a very high number of
globular clusters.
These globular clusters are visible as faint
spots surrounding the bright center of M87. In general, elliptical galaxies
contain similar numbers of stars as
spiral galaxies, but are ellipsoidal in
shape (spirals are mostly flat), have no spiral structure, and little
gas and
dust.
This picture is number sixty on a publicly posted list of
images from the
Anglo-Australian
Telescope (AAT).
Tomorrow's picture: The Far Side
| Archive
| Glossary
| Education
| About APOD |
Astronomy Picture of the Day (TM) is created and copyrighted in 1995 by
Robert
Nemiroff and
Jerry
Bonnell who are solely responsible for its content. · used by permission via NASA APOD · not for redistribution.
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Elliptical Galaxy M87
NASA APOD · Anglo-Australian Telescope
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Explanation:
Elliptical galaxy M87 is a type of
galaxy that looks much different
than our own
Milky Way Galaxy. But even for an
elliptical galaxy M87 is peculiar.
M87 is much bigger than an average
galaxy, appears at the center of a whole cluster of galaxies known as the
Virgo Cluster, and shows a very high number of
globular clusters.
These globular clusters are visible as faint
spots surrounding the bright center of M87. In general, elliptical galaxies
contain similar numbers of stars as
spiral galaxies, but are ellipsoidal in
shape (spirals are mostly flat), have no spiral structure, and little
gas and
dust.
This picture is number sixty on a publicly posted list of
images from the
Anglo-Australian
Telescope (AAT).
Tomorrow's picture: The Far Side
| Archive
| Glossary
| Education
| About APOD |
Astronomy Picture of the Day (TM) is created and copyrighted in 1995 by
Robert
Nemiroff and
Jerry
Bonnell who are solely responsible for its content.
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ZODIAC CONTEXT
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VIRGO
In tropical astrology, 13 SEP 1995 falls under Virgo (♍). The sign's window runs from 08-23 through 09-22. Virgo is the largest zodiac constellation, holding the heart of the Virgo galaxy cluster. The Sun was crossing this region of the sky on 13 SEP 1995.
THE ALMANAC FOR 13 SEP 1995
DAY
Wednesday
MOON
Waning gibbous, 86% lit
POSITION
Day 256 of 365
SAME DAY, OTHER YEARS