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Abell 426 image

Abell 426


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Description

LRGB 240:48:46:63, 75% full size. This galaxy cluster contains the peculiar galaxy NGC 1275 or Perseus A. NGC 1275 is the brightest galaxy in the cluster at left of center which shows hints of filaments extending outward and is a strong radio source.