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Nov 2000

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"Encyclopedia of Astronomy and Astrophysics, Edited by Paul Murdin, article 2611. Bristol: Institute of Physics Publishing, 2001

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Galaxies, Groups And Clusters Of Galaxies

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The constellation LEO contains a rich concentration of galaxies, including five Messier objects. The Leo Group is the nearest group of galaxies with both giant ellipticals and spirals, which makes it valuable for tests of the extragalactic distance scale. The region also harbors two remarkable intergalactic features: a long stream of stars and gas that has been pulled from a SPIRAL GALAXY by grav...

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