PULL · 13 SEP 1995 This was
This was
your sky.
Elliptical Galaxy M87
NASA APOD · Anglo-Australian Telescope
Board 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.
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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Board 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
Board 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. · View source
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Elliptical Galaxy M87
NASA APOD · Anglo-Australian Telescope
Board 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