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Sextans A (also known as UGCA 205) is a tiny dwarf irregular galaxy. It spans about 5000 light-years across and is located within the Local Group of galaxies which includes our Milky Way galaxy. At 4.3 million light-years away from Earth Sextans A is one of most distant members of the Local Group and is notable for its peculiar square shape.

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