Spiral galaxy NGC 1055 in Cetus

by: R.Gendler/Novapix
Reference: a-gax10-55002
Date: 2007-01-22

NGC 1055 is a striking disk galaxy seen almost edge-on a distance of about 40 million light years. It seems to be a member of the small NGC 1068 (M77) group of galaxies in the southern constellation of Cetus.

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