Astronomy Picture of the Day · April 9, 2004

NGC 4565: Galaxy on the Edge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for April 9, 2004 is “NGC 4565: Galaxy on the Edge,” an image. It is credited to Credit: Bruce Hugo and Leslie Gaul, Adam Block ( KPNO Visitor Program ), NOAO , AURA , NSF. The original explanation runs about 126 words.

From the explanation

“Magnificent spiral galaxy NGC 4565 is viewed edge-on from planet Earth. Also known as the Needle Galaxy for its narrow profile, bright NGC 4565 is a stop on many springtime telescopic tours of the northern sky as it lies in the faint but well-groomed constellation Coma Berenices .”

— APOD editors, April 9, 2004

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At a glance

Date: April 9, 2004
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Bruce Hugo and Leslie Gaul, Adam Block ( KPNO Visitor Program ), NOAO , AURA , NSF
Copyright: No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, April 9, 2004 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2004-april-9-ngc-4565-galaxy-on-the-edge

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