The Needle Galaxy is a spiral galaxy.

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It was discovered in 1785 by William Herschel.

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It is approximately 42.7 million light years away from Earth.

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It is best observed in spring, when it is in the southern sky.

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It can be observed in telescopes with a diameter of at least 15 cm.

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NGC 4565 has a diameter of over 100,000. light years.

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