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M 63 :Sunflower Galaxy (Spiral Galaxy)

June 21, 2003
Last updated: September 6, 2024

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Distance from Earth ： 2400 x 104 Light years
Detail ： According to the Hubble classification system, M63 is classified to a Sb type galaxy because its bulge is medium size. This galaxy has also flocculent arms.

Constellations : Canes Venatici

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