NGC 3628, located approximately 35 million light-years away in the constellation Leo, is a spiral galaxy seen almost edge-on with a broad dark dust lane slicing through its glowing disk, giving it a distinctive layered appearance that resembles a hamburger; this galaxy is part of the Leo Triplet and shows signs of gravitational interaction with neighboring galaxies, which has warped its spiral structure.
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This galaxy literally looks like a burger #space #galaxyAdded:
If you love discovering galaxies that seem almost unreal, this will sound amazing. There is a galaxy in space that looks uncannily like a hamburger. But first, don't forget to subscribe to Endless Astra for more real cosmic history. NGC 3628, often called the Hamburger Galaxy, lies about 35 million light-years away in Leo and is seen almost edgeon with a broad dark dust lane slicing through its glowing disc and giving it that strange layered shape. It is also part of the Leo triplet and shows signs of interaction with its neighbors. Drop us a comment because the strangest part is that this burger is really a warped spiral galaxy shaped by gravity.
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