Astronomy Picture of the Day · July 8, 2005

NGC 4565: Galaxy on the Edge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 8, 2005 is “NGC 4565: Galaxy on the Edge,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler). 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 telescopic tours of the northern sky as it lies in the faint but well-groomed constellation Coma Berenices .”

— APOD editors, July 8, 2005

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: July 8, 2005
Type: Image
Credit: Credit & Copyright: Robert Gendler
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 126 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, July 8, 2005 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2005-july-8-ngc-4565-galaxy-on-the-edge

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