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NGC 4836: An intermediate spiral galaxy located in the constellation Virgo, it was discovered by German astronomer Wilhelm Tempel in 1882. NGC 6355: It is a globular cluster located in the ...

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An aurora borealis, also known as the northern lights, is seen in the night sky along with the Big Dipper constellation on Thursday, Oct. 10, 2024, in Moscow, Idaho. Credit: AP/Ted S. Warren ...