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M63: The Sunflower Galaxy from Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for November 9, 2016 is “M63: The Sunflower Galaxy from Hubble,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: ESA , NASA , Hubble. The original explanation runs about 174 words.

M63: The Sunflower Galaxy from Hubble
Credit: Image Credit: ESA , NASA , Hubble Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“One of the bright spiral galaxies visible in the north sky is M63, the Sunflower Galaxy. M63, also catalogued as NGC 5055, can be found with a small telescope toward the constellation of Hunting Dog s ( Canes Venatici ).”

— APOD editors, November 9, 2016

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
November 9, 2016
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: ESA , NASA , Hubble
Copyright
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Explanation length
About 174 words

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