IC 2531

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IC 2531 is an edge-on spiral galaxy located in the constellation of Antlia. It is located 130 million light years from Earth. It was discovered by American astronomer Lewis Swift on 15 February 1898. The galaxy has been called by its nickname "little N 891" because of its resemblance to another edge-on spiral, NGC 891.

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