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Spiral Galaxy NGC 6744

Eighth magnitude spiral galaxy NGC 6744, in the Southern Pavo constellation. #astronomy #galaxy

Caldwell 101 Pavo Image exposure:120 MinutesImage Size:57.1 x 38.1 arcminImage date:2023-06-18 A two-hour exposure of NGC 6744, a fluffy-looking, eighth magnitude, almost face-on spiral galaxy, 30 million light years away, with an extended central core and faint outer spiral arms. It is about the same size as our galaxy, the Milky Way, and has some similar features. Also in this image: ESO…