M63 Sunflower Galaxy
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M63 Sunflower Galaxy
M63 Sunflower Galaxy also known as NGC 5055 or the seldom-used Sunflower Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy in the northern constellation of Canes Venatici with approximately 400 billion stars. M63 was first discovered by the French astronomer Pierre Méchain, then later verified by his colleague Charles Messier on June 14, 1779. The galaxy became listed as object 63 in the Messier Catalogue. In the mid-19th century, Anglo-Irish astronomer Lord Rosse identified spiral structures within the galaxy, making this one of the first galaxies in which such structure was identified.
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| Observation Log Information | |
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| Log Index: | 1102 |
| Session: | 276 |
| Date: | 2015-05-20 |
| Equipment: | 110mmDoublet EP APO – PF Canon 60D |
| Location: | ABWCO |
Keywords: M63 Sunflower Galaxy, Messier, Galaxy, Canes Venatici
January 20, 2024
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Roger Nelson
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