M83 Galaxy in the constellation Hydra is classified as an SBa type Galaxy.
It is also known as NGC 5236. It is sometimes called the "Southern
Pinwheel" because it looks like a pinwheel toy.
classifying galaxies
M83 Galaxy in the constellation Hydra is classified as an SBa type Galaxy.
It is also known as NGC 5236. It is sometimes called the "Southern
Pinwheel" because it looks like a pinwheel toy.
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