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NGC 3627 - Striking spiral in the Leo Triplet with an asymmetric arm distorted by gravitational interaction.

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NGC 3627

Also known as: M66

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Analysis

Interacting spiral with asymmetric morphology and active star formation.

Key Features

Distorted spiral arm
Star-forming knots
AGN candidate
Interacting system

Fun Fact

Part of the famous Leo Triplet

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 11h 20m 15.12s, Dec: +12° 59' 31.2"; Constellation: Leo
Observation Date: January 22, 2023
Instrument: MIRI; Filters: F770W, F1130W, F2100W
Distance: 35.0 million light years

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