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NGC 2566

NGC 2566 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 76 million light-years away in the constellation Puppis. It features a prominent central bar and spiral arms, and its appearance from Earth resembles a cosmic eye due to its tilted orientation.

Source: science.nasa.gov

APODs including "NGC 2566"

Spiral Galaxy NGC 2566 from Webb

Spiral Galaxy NGC 2566 from Webb

26/05/2025