Stunning image of spiral galaxies NGC 1055 and M77 in the constellation Cetus. NGC 1055 appears edge-on, while M77 is face-on, showcasing their contrasting structures. The image also includes foreground Milky Way stars and distant background galaxies, spanning a field about the size of the full Moon. These galaxies are approximately 60 million light-years away and are dominant members of a small galaxy group.

Astronomy Picture from 15/12/2006

NGC 1055 and M77

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap061215.html


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