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This composite of the giant barred spiral galaxy NGC 6872 is 522,000 light-years across, making it about five times the size of the Milky Way.

[Photo] UA professor researches origin of galaxies

Michael Zengel, Contributing Writer September 11, 2024

This composite of the giant barred spiral galaxy NGC 6872 is 522,000 light-years across, making it about five times the size of the Milky Way.

Hines training in a mock-up of the Crew Dragon spacecraft that was used during the SpaceX Crew-4 mission.

[Photo] NASA astronaut and UA alum visits campus

Courtney Stringer, Staff Writer November 26, 2023

Hines training in a mock-up of the Crew Dragon spacecraft that was used during the SpaceX Crew-4 mission.