NGC 4449 Galaxy
Caldwell 21 in Canes Venatici
is an irregular Magellanic-type galaxy. Located 13,000,000 light-years away, it was discovered by William Hershel in 1788.
NGC 4449 is part of the M94 Group and is similar to the LMC, though it is far richer in active star formation.
Deep exposures on this 'starburst galaxy' reveals a dim star stream at upper left.
This image data was acquired by friend, Mark Hanson for SWOS.
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is an irregular Magellanic-type galaxy. Located 13,000,000 light-years away, it was discovered by William Hershel in 1788.
NGC 4449 is part of the M94 Group and is similar to the LMC, though it is far richer in active star formation.
Deep exposures on this 'starburst galaxy' reveals a dim star stream at upper left.
This image data was acquired by friend, Mark Hanson for SWOS.
LARGE