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Annotated Image of Markarian 205 and Companion

Annotated Image of Markarian 205 and Companion
  • Object Name
    Object NameA name or catalog number that astronomers use to identify an astronomical object.
    Markarian 205, Mrk 205
  • Release Date
    October 3, 2002
  • Science Release
    Odd Couple Widely Separated by Time and Space
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  • Credit
    NASA and Z. Levay (STScI)

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