Spiral galaxy Messier 106 in Canes Venatici

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Spiral galaxy Messier 106, in Canes Venatici in the northern spring sky. At left is the edge-on galaxy NGC 4346; at top right is another edge-on galaxy NGC 4220; while at lower right is yet another edge-on galaxy NGC 4217 amid a field of colourful stars. The galaxy just to the right of M106 is NGC 4248. Taken from Alberta, Canada, on the night of April 14/15, 2021.

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