M63 (Sunflower Galaxy)

M63, commonly known as the Sunflower Galaxy, belongs to the same group of galaxies as M51. It is located about 35 million light-years away from us.

This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.

Credit:

KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Bruce Hugo and Leslie Gaul/Adam Block

About the Image

Id:noao-m63hugo
Type:Observation
Release date:Feb. 20, 2014, 2:31 p.m.
Size:1444 x 2164 px

About the Object

Name:M63
Constellation:Canes Venatici
Category:Galaxies

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Coordinates

ObjectValue
Position (RA):13 15 42.32
Position (Dec):42° 4' 58.26"
Field of view:8.18 x 12.27 arcminutes
Orientation:North is 16.4° left of vertical


Colors & filters

BandWave-lengthTele-scope
Optical
B
438 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
G
475 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
R
625 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD
Optical
Broad Band
555 nmVisitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope
Other CCD