Stunning image of the spiral galaxy NGC 2683, located 20 million light-years away in the Lynx constellation. This nearly edge-on view, captured by combining data from the Subaru and Hubble telescopes, reveals intricate details: a bright core, winding spiral arms with dark dust lanes, and blue star clusters. Distant galaxies are scattered in the background.

Astronomy Picture from 05/02/2014

NGC 2683: Edge-On Spiral Galaxy

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Stunning telescopic image showcasing the edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 4945 in the Centaurus constellation. NGC 4945, nearly the size of our Milky Way, is shown alongside the more distant elliptical galaxy NGC 4976. The image reveals a rich field of stars across a vast expanse of space.

Astronomy Picture from 09/01/2009

NGC 4945 in Centaurus

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A stunning telescopic image of NGC 3628, also known as the Hamburger Galaxy, an edge-on spiral galaxy approximately 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. Its warped disk, punctuated by dark dust lanes, spans 100,000 light-years and is part of the Leo Triplet galaxy group. The image showcases its intricate structure against a backdrop of distant stars.

Astronomy Picture from 03/05/2017

NGC 3628: The Hamburger Galaxy

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A stunning edge-on view of NGC 891, a spiral galaxy 30 million light-years away in the Andromeda constellation. The image reveals a thin galactic disk, central bulge, dark dust lanes, young blue star clusters, pinkish star-forming regions, and dust filaments extending far above and below the galaxy's plane. Faint neighboring galaxies are also visible. NGC 891 resembles our own Milky Way galaxy.

Astronomy Picture from 11/10/2013

NGC 891 Edge-on

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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

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A stunning image of the NGC 4631 galaxy, also known as the Whale Galaxy, seen edge-on. This large spiral galaxy, similar in size to our Milky Way, is accompanied by NGC 4627 and the distorted NGC 4656. The image showcases the galaxy's dark dust lanes, yellowish core, blue star clusters, and hints at the past gravitational interactions between these three celestial objects. Located in the constellation Canes Venatici, the Whale Galaxy is approximately 25 million light-years away.

Astronomy Picture from 21/08/2009

The Whale and the Hockey Stick

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Stunning close-up of Messier 96, a spiral galaxy approximately 100,000 light-years across and 38 million light-years away in the Leo I galaxy group. The image showcases its swirling arms and a distant edge-on spiral galaxy visible in the background. The detailed image reveals a wealth of stars and faint background galaxies.

Astronomy Picture from 14/04/2022

Messier 96

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Stunning edge-on view of the Needle Galaxy (NGC 4565) in the Coma Berenices constellation. This vibrant image showcases the galaxy's bright core, dark dust lanes, and surrounding background galaxies, including NGC 4562. Located 40 million light-years away, NGC 4565 spans 100,000 light-years and is a popular target for amateur astronomers.

Astronomy Picture from 15/10/2011

NGC 4565: Galaxy on Edge

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Stunning image of spiral galaxies NGC 1055 and M77 in the constellation Cetus. NGC 1055 appears edge-on, while M77 is face-on, showcasing their contrasting structures. The image also includes foreground Milky Way stars and distant background galaxies, spanning a field about the size of the full Moon. These galaxies are approximately 60 million light-years away and are dominant members of a small galaxy group.

Astronomy Picture from 15/12/2006

NGC 1055 and M77

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A stunning edge-on view of the spiral galaxy NGC 891, located 30 million light-years away in the constellation Andromeda. The image reveals intricate details, including a bright central bulge, dark dust lanes cutting through the galaxy, and striking dust filaments extending far above and below the galactic plane, likely blown out by supernovae or intense star formation. Numerous distant stars and galaxies pepper the background.

Astronomy Picture from 12/01/2017

Edge-On NGC 891

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Stunning image of NGC 4631, the Whale Galaxy, an edge-on spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici. Its distorted shape and bright elliptical companion NGC 4627 are visible, along with faint tidal star streams, remnants of a disrupted dwarf galaxy. This image showcases the beauty and complexity of galactic interactions.

Astronomy Picture from 19/12/2015

Star Streams and the Whale Galaxy

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Panoramic view of NGC 4631, also known as the Whale Galaxy, a spiral galaxy seen edge-on. Its resemblance to our Milky Way is striking. The image showcases dark dust lanes and bright blue star clusters within the galaxy's 140,000 light-year span. Located in the constellation Canes Venatici.

Astronomy Picture from 17/05/2010

Panorama of the Whale Galaxy

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Stunning view of the edge-on spiral galaxy NGC 4565, also known as the Needle Galaxy, located in the Coma Berenices constellation. This vibrant image showcases its bright core, obscuring dust lanes, and vast expanse of 100,000 light-years across. A celestial masterpiece easily visible through small telescopes, located 40 million light-years away.

Astronomy Picture from 06/06/2024

NGC 4565: Galaxy on Edge

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Stunning edge-on view of the Needle Galaxy (NGC 4565) in the Coma Berenices constellation. This sharp image reveals its bright core, obscuring dust lanes, and vast size (100,000 light-years in diameter) at a distance of 30 million light-years from Earth. A truly magnificent celestial object.

Astronomy Picture from 08/07/2005

NGC 4565: Galaxy on the Edge

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap050708.html


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Stunning image of NGC 4945, a spiral galaxy in Centaurus, seen edge-on. Its dusty disk obscures much of its light, but reveals a hidden Seyfert 2 nucleus possibly housing a large black hole. Foreground stars and globular clusters are scattered across the field. NGC 4945 is remarkably similar to our own Milky Way.

Astronomy Picture from 12/04/1999

Nearby Spiral Galaxy NGC 4945

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap990412.html


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