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Object 128: The Dwarf Living Inside the Bridge

7/8/2024

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The NGC 6221/NGC 6215 Group of galaxies contains a bridge-like structure of hydrogen gas connecting the two spiral galaxies within the group as well as a dwarf galaxy that looks like it formed within the bridge.

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Object 128: The Dwarf Living Inside the Bridge

George's Random Astronomical Object

More episodes from "George's Random Astronomical Object"

Object 135: Feedback Time

Object 134: Not Dead Yet

Object 133: Strong Arm Tactics

Object 132: I Need a 2002 Pop Culture Reference

Object 131: Get To Know Your Ultrafaint Neighbors

Object 130: Putting It All Together

Object 129: Rinky-Dink

Object 128: The Dwarf Living Inside the Bridge

Object 127: The Nebraska Blue Straggler Special

Object 126: Do Not Mention Exoplanet b Again