NGC 5064

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NGC 5064 is a spiral galaxy located 45.5 mpc from Earth in the constellation of Centaurus. It is situated south of the celestial equator making it visible primarily in the southern hemisphere. The most notable features of NGC 5064 are its giant molecular clouds (GMCs) which exhibit a retrograde orbit around the galaxy.

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