Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 13, 2014

Messier 63: The Sunflower Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 13, 2014 is “Messier 63: The Sunflower Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bill Snyder (at Sierra Remote Observatories )). The original explanation runs about 130 words.

From the explanation

“A bright spiral galaxy of the northern sky, Messier 63 is about 25 million light-years distant in the loyal constellation Canes Venatici . Also cataloged as NGC 5055, the majestic island universe is nearly 100,000 light-years across.”

— APOD editors, March 13, 2014

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 13, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bill Snyder (at Sierra Remote Observatories )
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 130 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 13, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-march-13-messier-63-the-sunflower-galaxy

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