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Hubble image of NGC 1073 (IXO 5 , J024333.6+012222 , NGC 1073 , PKS 0241+011 , QSO B0240+011 , VV96) — image from the Hubble Space Telescope

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Hubble image of NGC 1073

February 3, 2012 · ESA/Hubble · IXO 5 , J024333.6+012222 , NGC 1073 , PKS 0241+011 , QSO B0240+011 , VV96 · Cetus

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The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope has taken a picture of the barred spiral galaxy NGC 1073, which is found in the constellation of Cetus (The Sea Monster). Our own galaxy, the Milky Way, is thought to be a similar barred spiral, and the study of galaxies such as NGC 1073 can help astronomers learn more about our celestial home.

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