Galaxy M74
Posted in Astronomy at 12:00 on 19 August 2021
From NASA via Astronomy Picture of the Day for 13/8/21.
A beautiful spiral galaxy. The image shows emissions from hydrogen atoms, emphasising the reddish glow of the parts of the galaxy where stars are forming.
The galaxy looks slightly different in visible light.
Tags: APOD, Astronomy, Astronomy Picture of the Day, Messier 74
