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Einstein Cross

The Einstein Cross is a gravitationally lensed quasar that sits directly behind the centre of the galaxy ZW 2237+030, called Huchra's Lens. Four images of the same distant quasar appear in the middle of the foreground galaxy due to strong... Wikipedia
Distance to Earth: 8.154 billion light years
Apparent magnitude (V): 16.78
Apparent dimensions (V): less than 2"
Constellation: Pegasus
Distance: 8,000,000,000 ly (2,500,000,000 pc)