M77 Galaxy
NGC 1068 in Cetus
also called Arp 37, was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780. Oriented face-on to us, it is one of the largest galaxies in the Messier catalog, with a central core measuring 120,000 light-years across. Estimated to be 48,000,000 light-years from us, this barred SAa-type spiral is a Seyfert galaxy with an extremely active core, emitting both plasma rays and X-rays. Most interesting is its extended arm system, with prominent dark lanes clearly visible, somewhat reminiscent of M94.
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also called Arp 37, was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780. Oriented face-on to us, it is one of the largest galaxies in the Messier catalog, with a central core measuring 120,000 light-years across. Estimated to be 48,000,000 light-years from us, this barred SAa-type spiral is a Seyfert galaxy with an extremely active core, emitting both plasma rays and X-rays. Most interesting is its extended arm system, with prominent dark lanes clearly visible, somewhat reminiscent of M94.
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