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NGC 2442

NGC 2442 - galaxies, meathook galaxy, ngc 2442, space, spiral, stars, volans
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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.
lara Uploaded by lara on . NGC 2442 - Desktop Nexus Space Download 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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Total Downloads: 741
Times Favorited: 4
Uploaded By: lara
Date Uploaded: May 13, 2011
Filename: athookgalaxycloseup.jpg
Original Resolution: 1599x1156
File Size: 558.19 KB
Category: Galaxies

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