Jellyfish galaxy (JO206) |Ias Banenge

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Recently, NASA released an image showcasing the jellyfish galaxy JO206 which was captured by the Hubble telescope.

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1. About Jellyfish Galaxy (JO206):
2. Key facts about the Aquarius constellation:

About Jellyfish Galaxy (JO206):

• Jellyfish Galaxy (JO206) is located approximately 700 million light-years away from Earth.
• It is situated in the constellation Aquarius.
• The name “Jellyfish” is given to galaxies that resemble their marine counterparts, and this resemblance is evident in the image of JO206.
• In the image, the bright star formation in the form of “tentacles” can be seen trailing from the main disc of the galaxy.

Key facts about the Aquarius constellation:

• Aquarius is one of the 12 zodiac constellations.
• Its name, derived from Latin, means “the water-bearer” or “cup-bearer.”
• The region of the sky where Aquarius lies is often referred to as the Sea, as it contains several other constellations associated with water.
• Aquarius is the 10th largest constellation, covering an area of 980 square degrees.
• It is one of the 15 equatorial constellations.
• Located in the southern hemisphere’s fourth quadrant (SQ4), Aquarius can be observed at latitudes ranging from +65° to -90°.

Source: Indian Express