Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Leo (Leo)  ·  Contains:  HD82394  ·  NGC 2903  ·  NGC 2905  ·  NGC 2916
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NGC 2903 Galaxy, Nicholas Barrowclough
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NGC 2903 is a breathtaking barred spiral galaxy residing approximately 30 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. This majestic island universe boasts a bright central bulge adorned with prominent dust lanes and stellar arms that gracefully spiral outwards. Its distinctive barred structure adds another layer of intrigue to its celestial allure.

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NGC 2903 Galaxy, Nicholas Barrowclough