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An image of the unusual spiral galaxy Messier 94 has been uploaded. M94 has three distinct rings, the very bright inner one, the central one (with fine structure given by the dust lanes) and the outer one that looks like not having any structure, but this is only in the optical region. In images taken with UV filters of in the mid-IR region, this outer ring shows a complex structure with spiral arms. You can see the image as well as some more info at
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Josep
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Another image today, Messier 98, a spiral galaxy in the constellation Coma Berenices. Seen nearly edge-on (74 degrees inclination) its nucleus is heavily obscured by intervening dust. You can find the image as well as some more info at:
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Josep
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Messier 96 is an unusual galaxy. It is strongly asymmetrical but beautiful. M96 is the brightest member of the M96 group and has as neighbors two more Messier objects: M95 and M105. You can find the image and some more info at:
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Josep
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An image of the spiral galaxy Messier 99 has been uploaded. A pretty, nearly face-on, unbarred spiral, M99 is quite fluffy. It has the same size as the Milky Way, but only 5% of its mass. The image as well as some more info can be found at:
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Josep
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An image of the globular cluster Messier 71 has been uploaded. This cluster has been discussed as open or globular since it was classified as a cluster. After several switches, finally in the 1970’s it was classified as globular based upon photometry and the presence of a horizontal branch in the H-R diagram, typical of globulars. The image as well as some more info can be found at:
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Josep
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An image of Messier 105 has been uploaded. M105 harbors a massive black hole (140-200 million solar masses) and it is considered an AGN (Active Galactic Nucleus). You can find its image as well as more info at:
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Josep
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Now, another Messier and another elliptical galaxy, Messier 49. This galaxy is larger than any galaxy in the Local Group and it is the largest in the Virgo Cluster. You can find the image as well as some more info at::
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Josep
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This time, a small compact elliptical galaxy has been uploaded. Messier 32 is a satellite of our neighbor, M31, and has a large number of helium-burning stars close to its center. The image as well as some more info can be found at:
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Josep
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This time, another open cluster belonging to the Messier catalog has been uploaded. Messier 38 is located in Auriga and is experiencing a fly-by by another, close, open cluster, NGC 1907. The image and some more info can be found at:
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Josep
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Still another open cluster belonging to the Messier Catalog. Messier 39 is a small open cluster with 30-50 stars. But five of its stars are “peculiar”. This is the adjective used to describe stars that show unusual metallicities. The image and some more info can be found at:
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Josep
