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Rubin Observatory Catches Iconic Galaxy by the Tail

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first test image revealed a previously unseen stellar stream extending from galaxy Messier 61, indicating a past minor merger.
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Surprise 'tail' found on an iconic galaxy may rewrite its history

Rubin Observatory's first test image revealed a stellar stream from Messier 61, indicating it tore apart a smaller galaxy.
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