الخميس، 22 نوفمبر 2012

Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232

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This spectacular image of the large spiral galaxy NGC 1232 was obtained on Sept. 21, 1998, during a period of good observing conditions. It is based on three exposures in ultra-violet, blue and red light, respectively. The colours of the different regions are well visible : the central areas contain older stars of reddish colour, while the spiral arms are populated by young, blue stars and many star-forming regions. Note the distorted companion galaxy on the left side, shaped like the greek letter “theta”.

Credit: ESO

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Spiral Galaxy NGC 1232 http://pixel.quantserve.com/pixel/p-89EKCgBk8MZdE.gif

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