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 NGC 2787 is a striking example of a lenticular galaxy, with some features of both spiral and elliptical galaxies. Dust lanes appear concentric rather than spiral shaped. It may be a former spiral that has changed shape with time or merged with another galaxy. Credit: NASA, ESA.

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