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In reply to the discussion: the leo triplet of galaxies [View all]

moonshinegnomie

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5. they are close together
Thu Feb 26, 2026, 01:11 AM
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at least on galaxy scales. they are all about the same distance from earth. the group may have 1 or 2 more members but scientists havent decided

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the leo triplet of galaxies [View all] moonshinegnomie Wednesday OP
Way cool! 2naSalit Wednesday #1
Triple wow! Permanut Wednesday #2
Beautiful! Hey Joe Wednesday #3
Are they close together in fact, or only in angular distance from our POV ? eppur_se_muova Thursday #4
they are close together moonshinegnomie Thursday #5
What an astonishing and gorgeous array! You do great work. Congrats on this stunning photo. ...n/t CaliforniaPeggy Thursday #6
I think WOW coves it pretty well. Thank you Moonshinegnomie JMCKUSICK Thursday #7
Fabulous! Easterncedar Thursday #8
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