NGC 4565 | The Needle Galaxy (David Smyth)

Celestial hemisphere: Northern · Constellation: Coma Berenices (Com) · Contains: IC 3533 · IC 3536 · IC 3543 · IC 3546 · IC 3571 · IC 3582 · NGC 4555 · NGC 4562 · NGC 4565 · Needle Galaxy

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NGC 4565 | The Needle Galaxy

The Needle Galaxy, also known as NGC 4565, is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Coma Berenices, approximately 30-50 million light-years away from Earth. Its elongated shape has earned it the nickname "Needle Galaxy," and its edge-on orientation provides astronomers with a unique perspective of its structure.NGC 4565 is classified as a Type Sb spiral galaxy, with a central bulge surrounded by spiral arms that extend along its disk. It is estimated to be about 100,000 light-years in diameter and is believed to contain around 200 billion stars. The galaxy also contains significant amounts of gas and dust, which play a role in the formation of new stars.One of the distinct features of The Needle Galaxy is its prominent dust lane that runs along its disk, likely formed by material being pushed out from the central bulge. This dust lane both obscures our view of the galaxy's inner regions and serves as a site for ongoing star formation.NGC 4565 is home to a supermassive black hole at its center, which influences the movement of stars and gas within the galaxy. Studying this black hole provides valuable insights into the galaxy's structure and evolution.Astronomers have extensively studied The Needle Galaxy using telescopes like the Hubble Space Telescope, uncovering details about its composition, structure, and the dynamics of its stars and gas. NGC 4565 is a popular target for amateur astronomers due to its striking appearance and accessibility with small telescopes.NGC 4565, The Needle Galaxy, is a fascinating spiral galaxy with a unique edge-on orientation that provides valuable insights into the structure and evolution of galaxies. Its prominent dust lane and central black hole make it a captivating subject for study and observation.

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RA (center)	12h36m15s.64
RA (top/left)	12h34m42s.70
RA (top/right)	12h34m48s.51
RA (bottom/right)	12h37m48s.45
RA (bottom/left)	12h37m43s.60

Dec (center)	+26°02′52″.6
Dec (top/left)	+26°32′30″.7
Dec (top/right)	+25°32′19″.10
Dec (bottom/right)	+25°33′10″.8
Dec (bottom/left)	+26°33′22″.2

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