Galaxy Pencil-Thin Profile

NASA's image library records Galaxy Pencil-Thin Profile.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

This image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows NGC 4565, one of the nearest and brightest galaxies not included in the famous list by 18th-century comet hunter Charles Messier.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

FamiliarWeird

A CLOSER LOOK

This image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer shows NGC 4565, one of the nearest and brightest galaxies not included in the famous list by 18th-century comet hunter Charles Messier.

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FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

NASA Image and Video LibraryGalaxy Pencil-Thin Profile

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