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Condor Galaxy (NGC 6872) is a barred spiral galaxy located in the southern sky in the constellation Pavo (the Peacock). It was first discovered on June 19, 1835, by English astronomer John Herschel. Also known as the Condor Galaxy, this galaxy has been the subject of astronomical research due to its unusually long spiral arms and its interacting structure. NGC 6872 has drawn particular attention because of its size. The spiral arms span up to 522,000 light-years from end to end. This length is a