Messier 106, also known as NGC 4258, is a stunning intermediate spiral galaxy located about 22-25 million light-years away in the constellation Canes Venatici. It's famous for its active core powered by a supermassive black hole, unique "anomalous arms" visible in X-rays, and special water masers that have helped astronomers precisely measure cosmic distances.
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