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Magnificent spiral galaxy NGC 4565, also known as the Needle Galaxy, is viewed edge-on from Earth. This sharp, colorful image reveals the galaxy’s boxy, bulging central core, obscured by dust lanes. NGC 4565 itself lies about 40 million light-years from Earth and spans about 100,000 light-years. Easily spotted with small telescopes, sky enthusiasts consider NGC 4565 to be a prominent celestial masterpiece Messier missed.

Image Credit & Copyright: Michael Sherick

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