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Some spiral galaxies have central rings due to density waves triggering star formation. NGC 1398, 65 million light-years away in Fornax, has a stunning ring, bar, and spiral arms, captured in rich detail from Chile. Image credit: Mark Hanson, Mike Selby š #Space #Astronomy #NASA
Feb 23, 2025, 1:27 PM
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