Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Canes Venatici (CVn)  ·  Contains:  M 63  ·  NGC 5055  ·  Sunflower Galaxy
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M63 - Sunflower Galaxy

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M63 - Sunflower Galaxy

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Located approximately 37 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici, this spiral galaxy M63, Sunflower, shines brightly, resembling the radiant petals of a sunflower in full bloom.M63, also known as the Sunflower Galaxy or NGC 5055, boasts striking arms that swirl gracefully around its luminous core. Its delicate spiral structure showcases an intricate tapestry of interstellar dust, gas, and brilliant clusters of stars, creating a mesmerizing visual spectacle.With a diameter of around 100,000 light-years, the Sunflower Galaxy showcases the captivating beauty of the universe. Its brilliance serves as a reminder of the vastness and grandeur of our cosmos, leaving us in awe of the wonders that lie beyond our earthly realm.

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M63 - Sunflower Galaxy, AstroDivers