NGC2275

Credits: ESA/Hubble & NASA, J. Lee and the PHANGS-HST Team; Acknowledgment: Judy Schmidt (Geckzilla)

This unusual galaxy, named NGC 2775, is incredibly fluffy-looking, or flocculent.
It’s definitely a spiral, but instead of well-defined, organized spiral arms, it’s just a big fluff-ball of stars.

Facts about NGC2275 by Keith Turnecliff

NGC2275 is located 67 million light years away.

This star chart represents a view from Long Itchington for mid-February at 10pm.
Credits: Image courtesy of Starry Night Pro Plus 8, researched and implemented by Keith Turnecliff.