Messier 95 (M95 or NGC 3351) is a barred spiral galaxy. It is located approximately 33 million light-years away. You can find it in the constellation Leo. It is a notable member of the Leo I galaxy group. The group also includes other Messier objects like M96 and M105.
M95 has a prominent linear bar structure that crosses its core. It also has tightly wound spiral arms that form a nearly circular inner ring. This inner ring is an active region with a high rate of star formation. It sparkles with the light of countless young, blue stars.
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