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Vela ring galaxy

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The Vela ring galaxy is a ring galaxy in the constellation of Antlia. The galaxy has a bright core region that is surrounded by a blue ring which is filled with gas and stars.[1]

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Vela ring galaxy
Image of the galaxy, the bright star like object is a star named HD 88170
Observation data
ConstellationAntlia
Characteristics
TypeRing galaxy
Other designations
ESO 316-32, PGC 29529
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