Space / 2003-07-25
Messier 101
NASA's image library records Messier 101.
NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer took this near ultraviolet image of Messier 101 on June 20, 2003. Messier 101 is a large spiral galaxy located 20 million light-years from Earth. http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA04631
A CLOSER LOOK
NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer took this near ultraviolet image of Messier 101 on June 20, 2003. Messier 101 is a large spiral galaxy located 20 million light-years from Earth. http://photojournal.jpl.nasa.gov/catalog/PIA04631
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