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VLT image captures spiral galaxy M66 in detail

Original: VLT image of Arp 16, also known as M66. M66 is a face-on spiral galaxy with a weak bar feature, seen in yellow, and loos

The European Southern Observatory's Very Large Telescope has released an image of Arp 16, also known as M66, a face-on spiral galaxy with a weak central bar visible in yellow. The image shows loosely wound arms rich in young, blue star clusters. It is credited to ESO and astronomer P. Barthel.

Why now: A striking new telescope image of a well-known spiral galaxy is drawing interest among space enthusiasts.

M66Arp 16European Southern ObservatoryVery Large Telescope

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• VLT image of Arp 16, also known as M66. M66 is a face-on spiral galaxy with a weak bar feature, seen in yellow, and loosely wound arms that are full of young, blue star clusters. Credit: ESO, P. Barthel Source: https://www. eso.org/public/images/eso0338c/ # ArpGalaxy # Galaxy #… · ArpBot · 4

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