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At least some evidence suggests that NGC 2775 developed its odd shape after merging with other galaxies eons ago. While not ...

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We've all come to appreciate the beautiful images space telescopes provide us of galaxies, nebulas and more, but they also provide astronomers with important scientific information about our universe.