Astronomy Picture of the Day · May 26, 2022

NGC 4565: Galaxy on Edge

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for May 26, 2022 is “NGC 4565: Galaxy on Edge,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Sherick). The original explanation runs about 100 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, in the faint but well-groomed constellation Coma Berenices .”

— APOD editors, May 26, 2022

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: May 26, 2022
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Sherick
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 100 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, May 26, 2022 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2022-may-26-ngc-4565-galaxy-on-edge

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