Sunflower Galaxy
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| Galaxy | List of galaxies |
|---|---|
| Image:M63.jpg | |
| Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Right ascension | 13h 15m 49.3s<ref name="ned">NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database. Results for NGC 5055. Retrieved on 2006-10-10.</ref> |
| Declination | +42° 01′ 45″<ref name="ned" /> |
| Redshift | 504 km/s<ref name="ned" /> |
| Distance | |
| Type | SA(rs)bc<ref name="ned" /> |
| Apparent dimensions (V) | 12′.6 × 7′.2<ref name="ned" /> |
| Apparent magnitude (V) | +9.3<ref name="ned" /> |
| Notable features | |
| Other designations | |
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The Sunflower Galaxy (also known as Messier 63, M63, or NGC 5055) is an unbarred spiral galaxy in the Canes Venatici constellation. The Sunflower Galaxy is part of the M51 Group, a group of galaxies that also includes the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51).
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It was discovered by Pierre Méchain June 14 1779. M63 is one of the early recognized spiral galaxies, listed by Lord Rosse as one of 14 "spiral nebulae" discovered in 1850.
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