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Galaxy NGC 660 in Pisces

author: Nasa/Esa/R.Gendler/Novapix

reference: a-gax06-60002

Image Size 300 DPI: 17 * 15 cm

NGC 660 is described as being a "polar ring" galaxy. The central region of this galaxy is considered a "starburst" due to the extreme amount of luminous star formation.This galaxy is estimated to be 24 million light years away. Image taken with the Hubble space telescope (HST).

Keywords for this photo:

2010 - ASTRONOMY - DUST - GALAXY - NGC 660 - NUCLEUS - PISCES - POLAR RING GALAXY - STAR - STAR FORMATION -