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Barred Spiral galaxy NGC 1073

author: Nasa/ESA/Novapix

reference: a-gax10-73001

Image Size 300 DPI: 33 * 25 cm

The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has taken a picture of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1073, which is found in the constellation of Cetus (The Sea Monster). Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, is thought to be a similar barred spiral, and the study of galaxies such as NGC 1073 can help astronomers learn more about our celestial home.

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2012 - ASTRONOMY - BARRED SPIRAL GALAXY - CETUS - GALAXY - NGC 1073 - STAR -