Random Astronomy Pictures OTD on Nostr: APOD from 2014-02-05 NGC 2683: Edge-On Spiral #Galaxy Is spiral galaxy NGC 2683 ...
APOD from 2014-02-05
NGC 2683: Edge-On Spiral #Galaxy
Is spiral galaxy NGC 2683 barred like the Milky Way? It's hard to confirm due to its edge-on view. Located 20 million light-years away in Lynx, this island universe shines with old stars and features dust-laden spiral arms with young star clusters, as seen in combined Subaru and Hubble images.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140205.html
NGC 2683: Edge-On Spiral #Galaxy
Is spiral galaxy NGC 2683 barred like the Milky Way? It's hard to confirm due to its edge-on view. Located 20 million light-years away in Lynx, this island universe shines with old stars and features dust-laden spiral arms with young star clusters, as seen in combined Subaru and Hubble images.
HD image at https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap140205.html