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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...
He Coined the Word of the Decade. And Wrote a Book About It.
This content contains affiliate links. When you buy through these links, we may earn an affiliate commission.Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more.
“Enshittification” doesn’t hide what it means. And a few years ago, Cory Doctorow coined it to describe, well, the “enshittification” of the digital world. Pay to play games. Scammy apps and websites. And in his new book, he expands the idea into the material world If I may be so bold, it is a term that is extraordinarily useful to describe our political and cultural moment as well. Even if you don’t read the book, this NYT profile is worth reading.A Guardian and a Thief is Becoming the It Book of the FallI thought it might be the new Lockwood....
Taco Bueno Launches “Chimis for Change” Campaign to Support Survivors of Domestic Violence
October 20-24, 100% donation of Cheesecake Chimi profits benefit programs to provide support
Dallas, TX (RestaurantNews.com) Good Taco is turning a sweet treat into something even sweeter with its upcoming “Chimis for Change” campaign in support of National Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October. From October 20 through 24100% of profits from the brand’s Cheesecake Chimis will be donated to support survivors of domestic violence in Texas and Oklahoma.
Guests can enjoy the dessert with two limited-time sauces – Chocolate and Raspberry– making it a delicious way to support an excellent cause.
This giveback effort is part of Tacos with a PurposeTaco Bueno’s ongoing campaign to raise awareness and provide meaningful support for survivors. Since launching last year, the program has raised $560,329 to benefit two nonprofit partners: The Family Place in Texas and Palomar in Oklahoma....
