IC 239

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IC 239 is a spiral galaxy in the constellation Andromeda. The galaxy lies about 35 million light years away from Earth, which means, given its apparent dimensions, that IC 239 is approximately 50,000 light years across. It was discovered by Isaac Roberts in 1893.

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