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Messier 63 (also known as M63 NGC 5055 or the Sunflower Galaxy) is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici consisting of a central disc surrounded by many short spiral arm segments. M63 is part of the M51 Group a group of galaxies that also includes M51 (the ‘Whirlpool Galaxy’).

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