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Hubble image of spiral galaxy NGC 7742, an active Seyfert 2 galaxy
NASA and The Hubble Heritage Team (STScI / AURA)
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Spiral Galaxy NGC 7742
NGC 7742 is a spiral galaxy seen face-on. It resembles as egg, fried sunny side up. This is a very energetic galaxy known as a Seyfert 2 active galaxy. Astronomers believe it may be powered by a massive black hole located in the galaxy's central core.

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