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This is a great example of providing authoritative information quickly by email. The patron entered their question at 2:08:33 PM, and Andrea Adkins of Washington County Public Library replied at 2:57:14 PM. All our email answerers do a great job of replying in a timely manner. Andrea's reply included a database as well as an authoritative free web site...both with plenty of pictures! Nice work, Andrea!

-- Original Question Entered into HomeworkNow from Guest --

I need some Pictures of the Galaxies. Can you find me some pics of these?

-- Follow-up Message Entered into Leave-A-Message form --

I am sorry I am out of time, but if you could leave me the attachments i would Very much appriciate it Thank you.

-- Reply from Andrea Adkins (Washington County Public Library - Marietta) --

Hello,

This email is in response to your recent question to KnowItNow24x7, Ohio's statewide online reference service.

Here is a World Book article on galaxies. It has great pictures of different ones. When prompted enter your zip code to access the article.

http://www.worldbookonline.com.kin.oplin.org/advanced/article?id=ar215080&st=galaxies&sc=0#top

This site from the University of Arizona also has some great pictures.

http://seds.lpl.arizona.edu/MESSIER/galaxy.html

I hope this information helps answer your question. Thank you for using KnowItNow24x7.