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| ⚫ | '''M83''' or '''Messier 83''' is a spiral ] in ] ], also known as '''] 5236''' or the '''Southern Pinwheel Galaxy'''. It is one of the closest and brightest barred spiral galaxies in the sky, visible with binoculars in the constellation of Hydra; the nickname "Southern Pinwheel" is due to its spiral arms. | ||
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| ''M83 is one of the closest and brightest barred spiral galaxies in the sky. Visible with binoculars in the constellation of Hydra, majestic spiral arms have prompted its nickname of the Southern Pinwheel.''<br> | |||
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| ⚫ | '''M83''' or '''Messier 83''' is a spiral ] in ] ] |
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| == External Links == | == External Links == | ||
| * , SEDS Messier pages | * , SEDS Messier pages | ||
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M83 or Messier 83 is a spiral galaxy in constellation Hydra, also known as NGC 5236 or the Southern Pinwheel Galaxy. It is one of the closest and brightest barred spiral galaxies in the sky, visible with binoculars in the constellation of Hydra; the nickname "Southern Pinwheel" is due to its spiral arms.
External Links
- M83, SEDS Messier pages
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