Posted on 05/26/2022 4:05:05 PM PDT by MtnClimber
Explanation: Magnificent spiral galaxy NGC 4565 is viewed edge-on from planet Earth. Also known as the Needle Galaxy for its narrow profile, bright NGC 4565 is a stop on many telescopic tours of the northern sky, in the faint but well-groomed constellation Coma Berenices. This sharp, colorful image reveals the galaxy's boxy, bulging central core cut by obscuring dust lanes that lace NGC 4565's thin galactic plane. NGC 4565 itself lies about 40 million light-years distant and spans some 100,000 light-years. Easily spotted with small telescopes, sky enthusiasts consider NGC 4565 to be a prominent celestial masterpiece Messier missed.
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That’s a real Phoebe Cates among galaxies.
You’d be on edge too, if your extremities were turning that shade of blue.
I have had frostbite on four fingers during a high-altitude climb, so I know about discolored extremities.
It is noticeable in smaller telescopes if you know where to look.
It is brighter with more detail in a bigger scope.
One of my favorite items. It’s big!
I’ve gotta get my scope out, I’m suffering from “night sky withdrawal”- if there is such a thing. Haven’t done much the past few years. Always something in the way…🔭
Try living on a sail boat. I’ve a small 5” onboard, but, with the weather down here in South Florida, it’s rare that it’s worth hauling out.
I miss my 12.5 dob!
..Try living in a houseboat with 5 cats
A big ‘ ole stinking litter box
every night
Nope. We had two cats before we moved aboard, but, they were old and died before it actually happened.
Cap’n says no cats on the boat for the reasons you state!
..so you threw them overboard?
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