NGC 5673 – A Twisted Spiral in Boötes
At a Glance Object: NGC 5673Type: Barred Spiral GalaxyConstellation: BoötesDistance: 110 million light-yearsCatalog: NGCBest Season: Summer NGC 5673 (bottom center) is a
Author: Tom Johnson
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