A stunning telescopic image of NGC 247, the Needle's Eye Galaxy, a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus. The image showcases the galaxy's edge-on orientation and a prominent void on one side. Numerous background galaxies are also visible, including Burbidge's Chain, a remarkable string of four galaxies. This sharp portrait reveals the beauty and complexity of the deep space.

Astronomy Picture from 05/09/2024

NGC 247 and Friends

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240905.html


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A stunning telescopic image of NGC 247, the Needle's Eye Galaxy, a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus. Its edge-on orientation and a prominent void on one side are clearly visible. The image also features Burbidge's Chain, a string of four distant galaxies, and numerous background galaxies. NGC 247 is part of the Sculptor Group and lies approximately 11 million light-years from Earth.

Astronomy Picture from 05/09/2024

NGC 247 and Friends

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240905.html


#NGC247 #NeedlesEyeGalaxy #SpiralGalaxy #Cetus #SculptorGroup #BurbidgesChain #GalaxyPortrait #DeepSpace #Astrophotography #Space #Cosmos #Astronomy #Universe #Galaxy