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NGC 2442 / 2443 is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Volans. It was discovered by Sir John Herschel. This close-up Hubble view of the Meathook Galaxy (NGC 2442) focuses on the more compact of its two asymmetric spiral arms as well as the central regions.
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NGC 2442 - Desktop Nexus SpaceDownload free wallpapers and background images: NGC 2442. Desktop Nexus Space background ID 665523. NGC 2442 / 2443 is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Volans. It was discovered by Sir John Herschel. This close-up Hubble view of the Meathook Galaxy (NGC 2442) focuses on the more compact of its two asymmetric spiral arms as well as the central regions.4.2
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Uploaded By: lara
Date Uploaded: May 13, 2011
Filename: athookgalaxycloseup.jpg
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Category: Galaxies