A small disc of light with a long arm against a starfield

The Fiddlehead Galaxy NGC 772, 106 million light years away.
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A small spiral galaxy against a starfield

Spiral galaxy NGC 772, 106 million light years away.
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Stunning image of the Fiddlehead spiral galaxy (NGC 772), a distorted galaxy likely shaped by its interaction with NGC 770. The image also captures Comet 43P/Wolf-Harrington, which appears near the galaxy by chance, showcasing the vastness of space and a beautiful cosmic coincidence. The photo was taken from Calern, France.

Astronomy Picture from 12/03/2025

NGC 772: The Fiddlehead Galaxy

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap250312.html


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Stunning image of Arp 78 (NGC 772), a peculiar spiral galaxy in the constellation Aries, located 100 million light-years away. Its prominent single spiral arm and interaction with its companion galaxy NGC 770 are clearly visible, along with foreground Milky Way stars. The image showcases the galaxy's intricate details, including dust lanes and blue star clusters.

Astronomy Picture from 18/09/2020

Arp 78: Peculiar Galaxy in Aries

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap200918.html


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