Diverse Group of Galaxy Types, NGC 3190 Field

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Diverse Group of Galaxy Types, NGC 3190 Field

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This ultraviolet image from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of a diverse group of galaxy types. NGC 3190 is a dusty edge on spiral galaxy. NGC 3187 is highly distorted.
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Some galaxies are considered to be particularly striking or awe-inspiring due to their size, shape, or color. For example, the Andromeda Galaxy, which is the closest major galaxy to the Milky Way, is a beautiful spiral galaxy with a bright core and long, sweeping arms. The Sombrero Galaxy is another striking galaxy, with a distinctive hat-like shape and a bright, central bulge. The Whirlpool Galaxy is another beautiful spiral galaxy, with bright, tightly-wound spiral arms and a glowing central region.

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05/05/2005
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