Spiral galaxy NGC 300. Composite image of the spiral galaxy NGC 300, also known as C70 (Caldwell 70). Loosely formed spiral arms formed from star clus

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Spiral galaxy NGC 300. Composite image of the spiral galaxy NGC 300, also known as C70 (Caldwell 70). Loosely formed spiral arms formed from star clusters (blue) are seen swirling around the central nucleus (red). NGC 300 is located about 7 million light years from Earth, in the constellation Sculptor, and is part of the Sculptor group of galaxies. Imaged by the European Southern Observatory (ESO).

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