Galaxy M83 in Hydra

by: S.Guisard/R.Gendler/ C.Thöne/ESO /Danish 1.5m /Novapix
Reference: a-gax52-36012
Date: 2007-09-24

M83 (NGC 5236) is located in the southern constellation Hydra at 15 millions light years from the sun. It is classified as intermediate between normal and barred spiral galaxies. Composite image taken with Danish 1.5m Telescope/ESO and a Takahashi FS128.

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