NGC 5236, M83
Image ID : N5236_01
Width3,200 pixels
Height2,400 pixels
300 dpi print width10.7 inches27.1 centimetres
300 dpi print height8.0 inches20.3 centimetres
NGC 5236 is a member of the small galaxy cluster the M83 Group, along with the radio galaxy NGC 5128 (Centaurus A). In this image, the red knots within the spiral arms are regions of diffuse nebulosity, and the blue knots are clusters of hot young stars.
 
Object type
Constellation
Distance (ly)
Magnitude (app)
Messier
NGC 5236
Galaxy
Hydra
15,000,000
7.6
83
 
Credit : Planetary Visions Limited / Jim Riffle.
 
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