Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Coma Berenices (Com)  ·  Contains:  IC 3543  ·  IC 3546  ·  IC 3571  ·  IC 3582  ·  NGC 4562  ·  NGC 4565  ·  Needle Galaxy
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NGC 4565 - The Needle Galaxy, Andrew Barton
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NGC 4565 - The Needle Galaxy

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NGC 4565 - The Needle Galaxy

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This edge-on spiral galaxy lies 30 to 50 million light-years away Coma Berenices. It is thought to be a barred spiral galaxy.

This is my second target of galaxy season with many more coming. I've had the longest string of clear, low moon nights that I can remember. I hope the trend continues.

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NGC 4565 - The Needle Galaxy, Andrew Barton