NGC 4605 facts for kids
NGC 4605 is a cool spiral galaxy found in the big constellation called Ursa Major. It's super far away from Earth, about 15 million light-years from us!
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What is NGC 4605?
NGC 4605 is a type of galaxy that looks like a giant spiral in space. Think of it like a huge cosmic pinwheel! It's made up of billions of stars, gas, and dust, all spinning around a central point.
What is a Galaxy?
A galaxy is a massive group of stars, star clusters, interstellar clouds, and dark matter, all held together by gravity. Our own home, Earth, is part of the Milky Way Galaxy, which is also a spiral galaxy!
Where Can We Find NGC 4605?
You can find NGC 4605 in the constellation of Ursa Major. This constellation is famous for its "Big Dipper" shape. Even though it's in Ursa Major, you can't see NGC 4605 with just your eyes. You need a powerful telescope to spot it!
How Far Away Is It?
NGC 4605 is about 15 million light-years away. A light-year is the distance light travels in one year. Light moves incredibly fast, but space is so huge that it still takes light 15 million years to reach us from NGC 4605! This means when you look at NGC 4605, you are seeing it as it was 15 million years ago.
See also
In Spanish: NGC 4605 para niños
