2023 April 08 - M100: A Grand Design Spiral Galaxy
Channel: APOD Podcast
Date: 08/04/2023

In today's image, we see the spiral galaxy known as M100. This is what is called a grand design spiral because of its majestic, sweeping spiral arms. We see many blue star clusters which outline the spiral arms where they massive stars are born and will end up living their entire lives. 

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