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Tadpole Galaxy, or catalogued as UGC 10214, is a collision-distorted spiral galaxy located in the constellation Draco. Situated approximately 420 million light-years away, this celestial object is named “tadpole” due to its prominent tail-like structure. This tail, which extends to about 280,000 light-years in length, is composed of interstellar material, young stars, and star clusters. Discovery and Observations UGC 10214 was first identified as part of the UGC (Uppsala General Catalogue of Gal