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@bonzack You got a hell of a weather week to be here in a suit. Good luck!
Sometimes the messy middle is the best part...
@NASAHubble caught lenticular galaxy NGC 1266 during its transition from a major burst of star formation to a quieter period. Growth doesn't always look linear, but that doesn't mean it's not beautiful.
https://go.nasa.gov/4dyruaI
Sometimes the messy middle is the best part...
@NASAHubble caught lenticular galaxy NGC 1266 during its transition from a major burst of star formation to a quieter period. Growth doesn't always look linear, but that doesn't mean it's not beautiful.
https://go.nasa.gov/4dyruaI
Sometimes the messy middle is the best part...
@NASAHubble caught lenticular galaxy NGC 1266 during its transition from a major burst of star formation to a quieter period. Growth doesn't always look linear, but that doesn't mean it's not beautiful.
https://go.nasa.gov/4dyruaI