Astronomy - USA (2020-04)

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from the core. Near the core,

they appear thick and bright.

One-third of the way from the

core to each arm’s end, how-

ever, their brightness and

thickness decrease

dramatically. A 7th-magnitude

star (SAO 119485) sits just 13'

east-northeast of this galaxy.

For a wonderful example

of interacting galaxies, turn

your telescope toward the

NGC 4435 and NGC 4438

NGC 4536

ADAM BLOCK/NOAO/AURA/NSF

ADAM BLOCK/MOUNT LEMMON SKYCENTER/UNIVERSITY OF ARIZONA
IN VIRGO

ASTRONOMY: RICK JOHNSON/RICHARD TALCOTT/ROEN KELLY