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Old 11-01-2007, 04:40 AM
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Galaxies behind galaxies

NGC 602 in the SMC
Todays APOD image shows NGC 602 in the SMC. It looks like a giant fiery mouth eating stars. The galaxies in the background are amazing.

http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/

NGC 602 can be seen with an 8" or larger scope.
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