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M77 - Definition

Spiral Galaxy M77. Image courtesy of .
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Spiral Galaxy M77. Image courtesy of NOT.

The Spiral Galaxy M77 (also known as Messier Object 77, Messier 77, M77, or NGC 1068) is a spiral galaxy in the Cetus constellation. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1780. M77 is about 60 million light years distant from Earth.

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