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High-resolution deep-sky image shows an edge-on spiral galaxy with a dense, reddish-brown equatorial dust lane intersecting a bright blue ionized gas core. Extended emission regions, resolved star fields, and scattered nebular filaments indicate long exposure astrophotography and narrowband compositing.
Genre: Photorealistic
Image details
File type JPG
Size 3840×2160
Published 19:57
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Comments about Edge-on galaxy with central dust lane and ionized gas halo