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NGC 1087 - A flocculent spiral with patchy irregular arms hosting abundant HII regions.

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JWST

NGC 1087

Also known as: PGC 10522

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Analysis

Flocculent spiral with irregular star-forming regions scattered throughout its disc.

Key Features

Flocculent spiral
Irregular HII regions
Central bar
Patchy dust

Fun Fact

Flocculent galaxies form stars efficiently without a tidal companion

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 2h 46m 24.72s, Dec: -0° 29' 56.4"; Constellation: Cetus
Observation Date: October 17, 2022
Instrument: MIRI; Filters: F770W, F1130W, F2100W
Distance: 59.0 million light years

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