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BL Lacertae

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A bright light sits far away.

BL Lacertae Pan-STARRS DR1.jpg
BL Lacertae Pan-STARRS DR1.jpg
It is not a star. It is a big part of a far galaxy. This light can get very bright. It can also get dim. It helps us learn about space. Can you see the bright light?

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File:BL Lacertae Pan-STARRS DR1.jpg
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