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Feb 15, 2023

Largest galaxy in the universe stunning new composite image

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A spectacular new photo has been released showing the record-holder for largest galaxy in the universe.

NGC 6872, also known as the Condor Galaxy, stretches 522,000 light years from tip to tip. The Milky Way is approximately 100,000 light years across.

The galaxy is visible in the southern skies as part of the Pavo constellation, and is 212 million light-years from Earth.

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