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Astrophotography by Kent Biggs |
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This amazing trio of galaxies in the
constellation Virgo contains 3 barred spirals (note the bar structure in the
center of each galaxy). The largest has not only the bar structure but
an inner "arm" that forms a complete ring. Likely in the distant past
these three galaxies interacted with each other, perhaps multiple times.
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Optics: |
Celestron C11 F/10 (2800mm Focal Length) |
Date: |
June 1,4,8, 2005 | |||