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Can you see two galaxies in this photo?

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December 12, 2014

View larger | Photo credit: David Magro Photography — View larger | Arc of the Milky Way, plus two more galaxies, by David Magro Photography

Photographer David Magro of Australia wrote:

I witnessed an amazing star show and spend many hours on the beach with my partner stargazing. Two near galaxies can be found in the picture, can you see them?

Look here and here for photos of these same two galaxies.

See more of David Magro’s photos here.

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Eleanor Imster has helped write and edit EarthSky since 1995. She was an integral part of the award-winning EarthSky radio series almost since it began until it ended in 2013. She and her husband live in Tennessee, where they enjoy guitar playing and singing. They have 2 grown sons.