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NGC 3370: New Insights into Cosmic Distances and Expansion

11/6/2025

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Spiral galaxy NGC 3370 provides Cepheid variable stars and Type Ia supernovas that enable measurement of cosmic distances.
The galaxy is located 90 million light years away in the Leo constellation and is part of a small galaxy group studied by the Hubble Space Telescope.
These standard candles help scientists quantify distances and track the universe's expansion.
Studying NGC 3370 yields insights into galaxy formation and cosmic scale.

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Story summary

Spiral galaxy NGC 3370 provides Cepheid variable stars and Type Ia supernovas that enable measurement of cosmic distances.
The galaxy is located 90 million light years away in the Leo constellation and is part of a small galaxy group studied by the Hubble Space Telescope.
These standard candles help scientists quantify distances and track the universe's expansion.
Studying NGC 3370 yields insights into galaxy formation and cosmic scale.