NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the Day

2024 October 09 - M 106: A Spiral Galaxy with an Unusual Center


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In today's image, we see the galaxy known as M 106. This is a specific type of spiral galaxy known as a Seyfert Galaxy. This is what is known as an active galaxy which emits more energy from its core than an ordinary spiral galaxy.


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NASA’s Astronomy Picture of the DayBy Robert M Wagner