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2026 May 18 - Unraveling NGC 3169
In today's image, we see the spiral galaxy NGC 3169 as it is appearing to be unraveled by its neighbor galaxy which which it is interacting gravitationally. My podcasts are available in video form through this YouTube Channel.This Podcast is an authorized New Media Mirror Site for APOD. You can access the image and website directly at: Astronomy Picture of the Day. You can use the archive link below the image to select the photo corresponding to the date of this podcast.I welcome comments and suggestions about these podcasts. I can be reached here: wagnerastronomy@gmail.comThis work is…
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