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December 2, 2011
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An image of two giant elliptical galaxies obtained by the Gemini Observatory in March of 2008.
An image of two giant elliptical galaxies obtained by the NSF-funded International Gemini Observatory in March of 2008.
Credit: Gemini Observatory
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