M63 – The Sunflower Galaxy

Image Title: M63

Copyright: Jesus

Date image was taken: March 29, 2025

Location: Jaén

Image Description and Details: galaxia M63:

"La galaxia M63, también conocida como la Galaxia del Girasol, es una galaxia espiral ubicada a unos 37 millones de años luz de la Tierra. Con un diámetro de aproximadamente 100.000 años luz, M63 es una de las galaxias más brillantes del catálogo Messier. Su estructura espiral es notablemente regular, con brazos de estrellas y gas que se enrollan alrededor de un núcleo central brillante. M63 es un ejemplo clásico de galaxia espiral 'florecente', con una alta tasa de formación estelar en sus brazos espiral.
Translated:
The M63 galaxy, also known as the Sunflower Galaxy, is a spiral galaxy located about 37 million light-years from Earth. With a diameter of approximately 100,000 light-years, M63 is one of the brightest galaxies in the Messier catalog. Its spiral structure is remarkably regular, with arms of stars and gas wrapping around a bright central core. M63 is a classic example of a "flocculent" spiral galaxy, characterized by a high rate of star formation in its spiral arms.

Equipment Details: Telescopio esprit 120/840
Zwo 533m
Filtros optolong LRGB
Montura eq6R Pro
Luminancia 9 horas
RGB 6 horas

Name: Jesús Serrano cantero