Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

NGC 4565: Galaxy on Edge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for February 22, 2019 is “NGC 4565: Galaxy on Edge,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Christoph Kaltseis , CEDIC). The original explanation runs about 123 words.

NGC 4565: Galaxy on Edge
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Christoph Kaltseis , CEDIC Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

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, in the faint but well-groomed constellation Coma Berenices .”

— APOD editors, February 22, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
February 22, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Christoph Kaltseis , CEDIC
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 123 words

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