Posted on 06/24/2021 3:10:22 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: Grand design spiral galaxy Messier 99 looks majestic on a truly cosmic scale. This recently processed full galaxy portrait stretches over 70,000 light-years across M99. The sharp view is a combination of ultraviolet, visible, and infrared image data from the Hubble Space Telescope. About 50 million light-years distant toward the well-groomed constellation Coma Bernices, the face-on spiral is a member of the nearby Virgo Galaxy Cluster. Also cataloged as NGC 4254, a close encounter with another Virgo cluster member has likely influenced the shape of its well-defined, blue spiral arms.
For more detail go to the link and click on the image for a high definition image. You can then move the magnifying glass cursor then click to zoom in and click again to zoom out. When zoomed in you can scan by moving the side bars on the bottom and right side of the image.
Looks like a Hurricane!
Yes, a Category 5!
Messier than what?
Messier than a Hillary Clinton explanation?
The Hubble Telescope, Libraries, Police & Firemen and EMTs are pretty much the ONLY thing our tax dollars should be spent on. Maybe roads. But NOT ‘infrastructure’, LOL! ;)
Simply Gorgeous, Darling! Gorgeous!
Just stunning.
I asked the Lord...when I die (and if I’m worthy)..if He would take me on a grand tour of His creation. It would be so amazing!
Messier wearing Gretzky's number? That would be sacrilege...
God is Messier with galaxies....
Messier was a good hockey player.
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