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M66 - Galaxy in Leo
In the constellation of Leo lies M66 - a distorted spiral galaxy. It is part of a galaxy triplet and being tugged on by its neighbours M65 and NGC3628 (not seen here) which causes its distortion and twisting. M66 is estimated to be 35 million light years away.

M66 - Galaxy in Leo - Solar Worlds
 

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