Dwarf Galaxy Spotted

NASA's image library records Dwarf Galaxy Spotted.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

This composite of the giant barred spiral galaxy NGC 6872 is 522,000 light-years across, making it about five times the size of the Milky Way.

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A CLOSER LOOK

This composite of the giant barred spiral galaxy NGC 6872 is 522,000 light-years across, making it about five times the size of the Milky Way.

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