Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 17, 1999

NGC 4565: Needle Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 17, 1999 is “NGC 4565: Needle Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit and Copyright: William McLaughlin (ARGO Cooperative Observatory)). The original explanation runs about 120 words.

From the explanation

“Presenting a sleek needle-like profile the magnificent spiral galaxy NGC 4565 is viewed edge-on from planet Earth . Its core of stars bulges from the centre of a thin disk of spiral arms and dust .”

— APOD editors, June 17, 1999

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 17, 1999
Type: Image
Credit: Credit and Copyright: William McLaughlin (ARGO Cooperative Observatory)
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 120 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, June 17, 1999 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-1999-june-17-ngc-4565-needle-galaxy

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