Messier 83 - Wikipedia
WEBMessier 83 or M83, also known as the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy and NGC 5236, is a barred spiral galaxy [7] approximately 15 million light-years away in the constellation borders of Hydra and Centaurus. Nicolas-Louis de Lacaille discovered M83 on 17 February 1752 at the Cape of Good Hope. [8]
Messier 83 (The Southern Pinwheel) - Science@NASA
WEBThis beautiful Hubble image captures hundreds of thousands of individual stars, thousands of star clusters and hundreds of supernova remnants in the spiral galaxy M83. Also known as the Southern Pinwheel, this galaxy is located 15 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Hydra.
Messier 83: Southern Pinwheel Galaxy
WEBAug 8, 2015 · Messier 83 (M83), also known as the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy, is a barred spiral galaxy located in the southern constellation Hydra. M83 lies at a distance of 15.21 million light years from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 7.54.
Southern Pinwheel Galaxy - Messier 83 – Constellation Guide
WEBAug 23, 2014 · The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy, also known as Messier 83 (M83), is a barred spiral galaxy located in Hydra constellation. M83 lies at a distance of 15 million light years from Earth. It is one of the nearest and brightest spiral galaxies, and can even be seen in binoculars. The galaxy appears face-on when viewed from Earth.
Hubble view of barred spiral galaxy Messier 83
WEBJan 9, 2014 · One of the largest and closest barred spirals to us, this galaxy is dramatic and mysterious; it has hosted a large number of supernova explosions, and appears to have a double nucleus lurking at its core.
ESA Science & Technology - A galaxy with two hearts [heic1403]
WEBSep 1, 2019 · However, Messier 83's centre is mysterious and unusual; the supermassive black hole at its heart is not alone. This striking spiral displays a phenomenon known as a double nucleus – a feature that has also been spotted in the Andromeda Galaxy (heic0512), the nearest spiral galaxy to us.
A galaxy with two hearts - ESA/Hubble
WEBJan 9, 2014 · This new Hubble image shows the spiral galaxy Messier 83, otherwise known as the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy. One of the largest and closest barred spirals to us, this galaxy is dramatic and mysterious; it has hosted a large number of supernova explosions, and is thought to have a double nucleus lurking at its core.
Camera Designed to Reveal the Deepest Secrets of Our
WEBFeb 18, 2021 · The Dark Energy Camera (DECam), which was originally designed for the Dark Energy Survey, has captured one of the deepest images ever taken of Messier 83, a spiral galaxy playfully known as the Southern Pinwheel.
Messier 83 - Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (Georg N. Nyman) - AstroBin
WEBMessier 83, the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy is one of the most beautiful galaxies visible from Earth. Its distance from Earth is about 15 Mio LJ and is also known as NGC 5236, a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation borders of Hydra and Centaurus.
Messier 83 The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy - Sky & Telescope
WEBThis is Messier 83, located in the southern constellation Hydra (the Water Snake). It’s also known as NGC 5236 and as the Southern Pinwheel galaxy. It’s well-defined arms are typical of a spiral galaxy, much like our Milky Way.
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