Messier 106 is a fascinating intermediate spiral galaxy located in the constellation Canes Venatici, about 22-25 million light-years from Earth. It's known for its active core powered by a supermassive black hole, unique "anomalous arms" visible in X-rays, and a powerful water vapor megamaser that has been crucial for measuring cosmic distances.
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