August 2009 - Magnetic monster NGC 1275
![Calendar Aug 2009](/media/archives/calendars/medium/cal200908.jpg)
This striking Hubble image reveals amazing detail and resolution of the fragile red filamentary structures surrounding the central bright galaxy NGC 1275. These filaments are suspended in a magnetic field that maintains their structure.
Credit:NASA, ESA and Andy Fabian (University of Cambridge, UK)
About the Calendar
Id: | cal200908 |
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Year: | 2009 |
Month: | 8 |