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Hubble Spies Barred Spiral Galaxy Edge-On | Astronomy – Sci-News.com

Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have taken a picture of the edge-on barred spiral galaxy NGC 2188.

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Astronomers using the NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope have taken a picture of the edge-on barred spiral galaxy NGC 2188.
This Hubble image shows NGC 2188, a barred spiral galaxy located 27 million light-years away in the constellation of Columba. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / R. Tully.
NGC 2188 lies approximately 27 million light-years away in the northern constellation of Columba.
The galaxy was discovered on January 9, 1836 by the English astronomer John Herschel.
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