File:NGC 2770 Gemini.jpg

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Summary

Author:= Gemini Observatory

Source: http://www.gemini.edu/index.php?q=node/281

Fair Use Rationale: Only an image created by a major observatory would be able to show this fine level of detail (specifically, it shows recent supernova) which is necessary to illustrate the article NGC 2770.

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Alex, Thank you for letting us know that you have included the image on Wikipedia. We also appreciate the fact that you have included the copyright information - great!

Regards, <name removed> Public Affairs Program Coordinator

Alex. Watt@health.gov.au wrote:

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> Hi there, I have uploaded the NGC 2770 image from

> http://www.gemini.edu/babysnimage to Wikipedia for

> Research/Educational use as per your usage policy.

> Please let me know if you have any concerns or queries.

>

> Regards,

>

> Alex Watt

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