Discovered in 1779, this spiral galaxy is part of the M51 galaxy group.
M63 (NGC5055) is located in the constellation Canes Venatici and is at a distance of 37 million light years.
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| Name | M63 – The Sunflower Galaxy |
| Type | Spiral galaxy |
| Constellation | Canes Venatici |
| Right ascension | 13h 15m 49s |
| Declination | +42° 01′ 45″ |
| Distance | 37 Mly |
| Other designations | NGC5055, UGC8334, PGC46153 |
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