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Phantom Galaxy - A grand design spiral galaxy revealing intricate dust and gas structure.

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Phantom Galaxy

Also known as: M74, NGC 628

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Analysis

Face-on spiral galaxy showing delicate filaments of gas and dust tracing spiral arms.

Key Features

Grand design spiral
Dust lanes
Star-forming regions
Nuclear star cluster

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 1h 36m 41.71s, Dec: +15° 46' 59.9"; Constellation: Pisces
Observation Date: August 29, 2022
Instrument: MIRI
Distance: 32.0 million light years

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