Spiral galaxy M83 in Hydra

by: Anglo-Australian Observatory/David Malin Images/Novapix
Reference: a-gax52-36002
Date: 2006-09-12

M83 (NGC 5236) is located in the southern constellation Hydra at 15 millions light years from the sun. It is classified as intermediate between normal and barred spiral galaxies. Image obtained with 3,9m telescope of Siding Spring, Australia.

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