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Spiral galaxy M83 in Hydra

author: R.Jay GaBany/Novapix

reference: a-gax52-36006

Image Size 300 DPI: 7 * 7 cm

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. Image obtained with a 20 inch telescope, very long exposure.

Keywords for this photo:

2006 - ASTRONOMY - GALAXY - HYDRA - M83 - NGC 5236 - SABc - SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE - SPIRAL GALAXY - STAR - STAR FORMATION -