A mosaic of nine edge-on spiral galaxies, including the famous Sombrero Galaxy (M104). The image showcases the diverse appearances of these galaxies when viewed from the side, highlighting their central bulges and dust lanes. The edge-on perspective is crucial for studying galactic rotation and provides evidence for dark matter.

Astronomy Picture from 10/05/2001

Spirals On Edge

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap010510.html


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