Hubble Sees Dusty Spiral Galaxy: NGC 7496
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Hubble Sees Dusty Spiral Galaxy: NGC 7496

NGC 7496 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 24 million light-years away in the constellation of Grus.This Hubble image shows NGC 7496, a barred spiral galaxy some 24 million light-years away in the constellation of Grus. Image credit: NASA / ESA / Hubble / R. Chandar / J. Lee / PHANGS-HST Team.NGC 7496 was discovered on September 5, 1834 by the English astronomer John Herschel. Otherwise known as ESO 291-1, LEDA 70588 and IRAS 23069-4341, this galaxy is about 70,000 light-years across. NGC 7496 is a member of the NGC 7582 group, a gathering of almost ten large galaxies. The galaxy is also classified as a type II Seyfert galaxy with high star formation rate. At the center of NGC 7496 lies an active galactic nucleus, a supermassive black hole that feasts on gas. “Hubble first observed NGC 7496...
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Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, October 14)
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Wales breaking news plus weather and traffic updates (Tuesday, October 14)

Hello, and welcome to WalesOnline's live blog for Tuesday, October 14. We'll be bringing you all of the latest news from across Wales - whether you're on the move, at home or at work - as well as the latest traffic and travel. We'll also be keeping you informed of major news stories from the UK and overseas. Contribute to the live blog by posting your comments below, or tweet us @WalesOnline to share the news that's breaking in your area. Read the biggest stories in Wales first by signing up to our daily newsletter here.07:50Ellie GosleyM4 live updates as crash blocks Severn Bridge The M48 has been completely blocked near the Severn Bridges due to a collision between involving a car and a motorcycle ahead of rush hour. The Severn Bridges account on...
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Steelers Vs Browns: PFF Grades And Snap Counts
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Steelers Vs Browns: PFF Grades And Snap Counts

Business The Pittsburgh Steelers took care of business, gaining more traction atop the AFC North with a comfortable 23-9 victory against the Cleveland Browns. In this article, I will provide data from Pro Football Focus (PFF) and takeaways.Offense:Excellent (90-Plus Grades):NONE.Great (80-Plus Grades):Two players. The highest grade on offense was TE Connor Heyward (88.9 grade, 6 snaps). Most positive in his limited playing time was a red zone touchdown, re-routing on a scramble drill in the end zone on a nice catch, giving Pittsburgh their first breathing room in the second half (16-3). Noted a couple of poor run block reps (62.0), but his lone route as a receiver cashed in big, for a team-leading 90.5 receiving grade. QB Aaron Rodgers (82.9, 56) was up and down. His first touchdown was the improvisation to Heyward, and other...
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