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NGC 5461
NGC 5461 is a giant H II region located within the Pinwheel Galaxy, which is designated in astronomical catalogs as M101. Situated in the constellation Ursa Major, it is one of the largest and most massive star-forming complexes in its host galaxy. The nebula is characterized by its intense emission of light from ionized hydrogen gas, driven by the energy of young, hot stars within it. NGC 5461 is...
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NGC 5471
NGC 5471 is a giant H II region located in the outer northeastern spiral arm of the Pinwheel Galaxy (M101) in the constellation Ursa Major. As one of the largest known H II regions, it spans approximately 800 light-years and contains multiple massive star-forming complexes. Its exceptional luminosity and energetic stellar remnants make it an important object for studying massive star formation in...
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