The NGC Ten Minute Challenge

NGC 3628 - Galaxy in Leo

NGC 3628 forms the "Leo Triplet" with M65 and M66. NGC 3628 is seen
edge-on with a broad band of dust hiding most of the spiral arms. The
dust band is clearly distorted by the gravitational interaction with
its two bright neighbours.

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Martin Nicholson, Daventry, England.
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