Tag: spiral galaxy

  • M 94

    M 94

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    This image shows M 94 (NGC 4736), a spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici, about 16 million light-years away.A bright inner ring of intense star formation is visible around its bright nucleus, surrounded by a diffuse disk that extends outward.

  • M 63

    M 63

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    M 63 (NGC 5055) is a spiral galaxy with discontinuous arms, also known as the Sunflower Galaxy, and is located in the constellation Canis Venatici.I had already photographed this galaxy in 2023, but I wasn’t satisfied with the result. This photo didn’t turn out well either, but I think it’s acceptable.

  • M 77

    M 77

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    M 77 (NGC 1068) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Cetus, 47 million light-years away.

  • NGC 6946

    NGC 6946

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    NGC 6946 is an intermediate spiral galaxy located on the border between the constellations of Cepheus and Cygnus, about 22 million light-years from Earth.It is also known as the “Fireworks Galaxy” for the high frequency of supernovae.

  • M 96

    M 96

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    M 96 or NGC 3368 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Leo, about 31 million light-years from Earth.It has an asymmetric shape with irregular arms.

  • M 64

    M 64

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    Messier 64 or NGC 4826, known as the Black-Eye Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Coma Berenice, about 17 million light-years from Earth.It has the peculiarity of having a band of dark dust that partially obscures its core.

  • NGC 3521

    NGC 3521

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    NGC 3521 is a stunning spiral galaxy located approximately 26 million light-years away in the constellation Leo.Unlike other spiral galaxies, NGC 3521 has an irregular and fragmented structure, giving it a unique and textured appearance.Its bright core is surrounded by multiple dusty spiral arms, which appear broken and intertwined, creating a fascinating and chaotic visual…

  • NGC 672

    NGC 672

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    The barred spiral galaxy NGC 672 and the spiral galaxy IC 1727 are two interacting galaxies in the constellation Triangulum.

  • M 74

    M 74

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    M 74 or NGC 628 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation of Pisces. It is known as the phantom galaxy because of its low surface brightness that makes it a difficult object to observe.

  • M 88

    M 88

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    M 88 is a spiral galaxy belonging to the Virgo cluster and about 50 million light years away from us; many other galaxies are also visible, including the barred spiral galaxy NGC 4516.