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Hidden Galaxy IC 342


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This beautiful clump of glowing gas, dark dust, and glittering stars is the spiral galaxy NGC 4248, located ~ 24 million ly away in the constellation of Canes Venatici (The Hunting Dogs).

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~ 95 million ly away, in the southern constellation of Octans, lies an intriguing spiral galaxy NGC 7098 — with numerous sets of double features.
The small, edge-on, spiral galaxy visible to the left of NGC 7098, is ESO 048-G007.

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Located ~ 24 million ly away in the direction of the constellation Canes Venatici, M63 (NGC 5055) is a large spiral galaxy with a beautiful spiral. It's also nicknamed the Sunflower Galaxy because the balanced whirlpool structure reminds us of a large flower.
 




Thaumasia mountains (Mars)

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During the early evening of 7 August, a partial lunar eclipse was visible in the sky above the ESO Headquarters in Garching bei München, Germany.

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