Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Hydra (Hya)  ·  Contains:  M 83  ·  NGC 5236  ·  Southern Pinwheel Galaxy
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The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83), Bruno Rota Sargi
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The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83)

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The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83), Bruno Rota Sargi
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The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83)

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The galaxy M83, also known as the "Southern Pinwheel Galaxy," is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Hydra, approximately 15 million light-years away from Earth. Notable for its high rate of star formation, it possesses a well-pronounced central bar and is a subject of study due to its proximity and distinctive structure. Observations across various electromagnetic spectra offer valuable insights into the physics and evolution of spiral galaxies.

AAPOD2: https://www.aapod2.com/blog/kbeya3wki3qbkjdwji67je489d3sco
APOD Grag: https://apod.grag.org/2024/04/11/the-southern-pinwheel-galaxy-m83/

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The Southern Pinwheel Galaxy (M83), Bruno Rota Sargi