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2026 January 29 - NGC 2442: Galaxy in Volans
In today's image, we see the barred spiral galaxy known by its catalog designation NGC 2442. The galaxy is a bit distorted, likely because it is interacting with another galaxy just off the frame to the upper right. 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…
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