The picture I chose this week is an edge on view of the spiral galaxy NGC 2683. The picture in and of itself is spectacular, with incredible resolution and many colors, as well as the natural beauty of the galaxy itself. The constellation rests at 20 million lightyears away, which seems unimaginably vast, but is in fact quite close relative to other galaxies. This galaxy is likely similar to what our own Milky Way galaxy looks like, seeing as it is of similar composition and is a spiral, just like ours. The bright point in the center of the galaxy is a collection of large yellow stars, drawn in greater concentration towards the center due to the black hole at the center of the galaxy.
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