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The galaxy also features a surrounding structure of gas and dust extending up to 150,000 light-years from the galaxy and jets of heated particles that extend 100,000 light-years outwards. This indicates that it may have once been an active quasar or radio galaxy.[4] It also has an extensive and complex system of shells and plumes surrounding it originated in one or several mergers. <ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messier_89 Messier 89]]</ref> | The galaxy also features a surrounding structure of gas and dust extending up to 150,000 light-years from the galaxy and jets of heated particles that extend 100,000 light-years outwards. This indicates that it may have once been an active quasar or radio galaxy.[4] It also has an extensive and complex system of shells and plumes surrounding it originated in one or several mergers. <ref>[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messier_89 Messier 89]]</ref> | ||
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