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Messier 108 (also known as NGC 3556) is an edge-on spiral galaxy in the constellation Ursa Major. It was discovered by Pierre Méchain in 1781 or 1782.^[1]

See also

NGC 2403 - a similar spiral galaxy
NGC 4631 - a similar spiral galaxy
NGC 7793 - a similar spiral galaxy

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References

^ Kepple, George Robert (1998). The Night Sky Observer's Guide, Volume 2. Willmann-Bell, Inc. p. 399. ISBN 0-943396-60-3. {{cite book}}: Unknown parameter |coauthors= ignored (|author= suggested) (help)

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