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NGC 595

Hydrogen cloud in the constellation Triangulum

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NGC 595 is a massive H II region in the Triangulum Galaxy. It was discovered by Heinrich Ludwig d'Arrest on October 1, 1864 and is one of the biggest H II regions in the Local Group.

NGC 595 and the surrounding nebulae.
NGC 595 and the surrounding nebulae.
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