A stunning edge-on view of the spiral galaxy NGC 4565, showcasing its bright core and obscuring dust lanes. This composite image, created by astronomer Bill McLaughlin, reveals the galaxy's majestic structure 50 million light-years away in the Coma Berenices constellation. The image highlights the galaxy's needle-like profile against the backdrop of a star-studded sky.

Astronomy Picture from 17/06/1999

NGC 4565: Needle Galaxy

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap990617.html


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