Needle Galaxy en · PROPN
Etymology
By surface analysis, needle + galaxy, named for its flat shape and rotation relative to Earth only allowing for a side profile of the galaxy to the naked eye.
Meanings
- a spiral galaxy, NGC designation NGC 4565, in the Coma Berenices.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| the Needle Galaxy | canonical | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
cmn 針星系 /针星系 (spiral galaxy)