Spiral Galaxy Ngc 1055
by ESO/Science Source
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Spiral Galaxy Ngc 1055
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ESO/Science Source
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This image from the Very Large Telescope shows NGC 1055 in the constellation of Cetus (The Sea Monster). This large galaxy is thought to be up to 15 percent larger in diameter than the Milky Way. NGC 1055 appears to lack the whirling arms characteristic of a spiral, as it is seen edge-on. However, it displays odd twists in its structure that were probably caused by an interaction with a large neighboring galaxy.
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April 27th, 2017
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