Credits: Keith Turnecliff, Nerja, Spain

NGC4565, also known as the Needle Galaxy is an edge on spiral galaxy about 40 million light years away.
It is known as the Needle Galaxy due to its narrow profile.
There is a bulge of stars near the centre of the disc glowing in the yellow light of older stars.

Facts about NGC4565 by Keith Turnecliff

If this galaxy were face on as opposed to edge on, it would be the brightest galaxy in the sky.

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