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Markarian's Chain
Located in what is known as the Virgo Cluster, this distinct chain of galaxies includes just a few of the more than 2000 located in this region.
ReadThe Rosette Nebula
This amazing star-forming region harbours approximately 2500 young stars that collectively energize the surrounding atoms that themselves give off the radiation we see from this emission nebula.
ReadThe Whirlpool Galaxy
Also known as M51, we earthlings see this galaxy as intertwined with its companion galaxy, the dwarf NGC5195, even though they are ~25 million light-years apart.
ReadThe Orion Nebula
Just below Orion's belt, this nebula is a highlight of the North American winter sky and is one of the most photographed and studied celestial objects.
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