Friday, February 20, 2015

APOD 3.5

Galaxy M106

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At the center of this complex galaxy one can find swirling gases, stars, and dust.  It is thought to be that the matter at the center is falling into a black hole.  The core's bright and endearing colors originate from the radio waves and X-rays that are emitted.  Estimated to be about 23.5 million light years away, the M106 galaxy's 60 thousand light year wide appearance can be spotted through a telescope when looking at the constellation Hunting Dogs. 

Until next time,
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