NGC 7479 - Barred Spiral
Galaxy
NGC 7479, is a
beautiful example of a barred-spiral galaxy. Some call it the
"S" galaxy. it has very pronounced bar in its arms, but the arms
are assymetrical, perhaps due to a relatively recent collision
and merger with another galaxy. It is about 105 million light
years away in the constellation Pegasus. Stats for NGC 7479 are
RA: 23h 04m 56.9s, Dec: +12° 19' 16", Mag: 11.6 (B), Size:
4.1'x3.1', Class: SB(s)c.
| Optics: |
RC Optical System 20" F/8.2 (4165.6 mm Focal Length) |
Date: |
October 1-2, 2008 |
| Camera: |
SBIG ST10XME with Adaptive Optics |
Location: |
Columbus, Texas |
| Exposure: |
LRGB = 180:50:40:60 minutes |
Imager: |
Kent E. Biggs |
