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MCG+01-38-005 (below) is a special kind of megamaser; the galaxy’s active galactic nucleus pumps out huge amounts of energy, stimulating clouds of surrounding water. via NASA ift.tt/2epVgS0
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Hubble's Megamaser Galaxy was taken on November 07, 2016 at 12:17PM