Bright Central Region of the Hockey Stick Galaxy NGC 4656 Image
This beautiful image captures the bright central region of NGC 4656, known as the Hockey Stick Galaxy, located in the constellation of Canes Venatici. The striking shape of this galaxy results from interactions with its neighboring galaxies, NGC 4631 and NGC 4627. Images like this are useful for educational materials, space exploration articles, and for inspiring interest in astronomy through visual appeal.
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