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Messier 66 (also known as NGC 3627) is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 36 million light-years away in the constellation [[Leo]]. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1780. M66 is about 95 thousand light-years across with striking dust lanes and bright star clusters along sweeping spiral arms. M66 is part of the famous Leo Triplet, a | [[File:375px-Sig05-016.jpg|thumb|Messier 66]] | ||
Messier 66 (also known as NGC 3627) is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 36 million light-years away in the constellation [[Leo]]. It was discovered by Charles Messier in 1780. M66 is about 95 thousand light-years across with striking dust lanes and bright star clusters along sweeping spiral arms. M66 is part of the famous Leo Triplet, a small group of galaxies that also includes M65 and NGC 3628. | |||
Gravitational interaction from its past encounter with neighboring NGC 3628 has resulted in: | Gravitational interaction from its past encounter with neighboring NGC 3628 has resulted in: | ||