Astronomy Picture of the Day · June 6, 2019

Messier 63: The Sunflower Galaxy

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 6, 2019 is “Messier 63: The Sunflower Galaxy,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Bernard Miller). The original explanation runs about 126 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, June 6, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: June 6, 2019
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Bernard Miller
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, June 6, 2019 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2019-june-6-messier-63-the-sunflower-galaxy

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