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NGC 1300 - The prototypical barred spiral whose elegant bar channels gas to fuel nuclear star formation.

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NGC 1300

Also known as: Eridanus Barred Spiral

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Analysis

Prototypical barred spiral archetype for bar-driven galaxy evolution.

Key Features

Classic bar structure
Grand-design spiral
Nuclear star formation
Outer ring

Fun Fact

Featured in a famous 2005 Hubble mosaic

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 3h 19m 41.04s, Dec: -19° 24' 39.6"; Constellation: Eridanus
Observation Date: December 5, 2022
Instrument: MIRI; Filters: F770W, F1130W, F2100W
Distance: 61.0 million light years

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