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NGC 1566 - The "Spanish Dancer" galaxy — a grand-design Seyfert spiral with a variable AGN.

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NGC 1566

Also known as: Spanish Dancer Galaxy

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Analysis

Seyfert galaxy with sweeping spiral arms and a variable AGN that flares in X-rays.

Key Features

Seyfert AGN
Grand-design spiral
Variable nucleus
Warm nuclear dust

Fun Fact

The AGN brightens and fades on timescales of months

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 4h 20m 0.48s, Dec: -54° 56' 16.8"; Constellation: Dorado
Observation Date: January 7, 2023
Instrument: MIRI; Filters: F770W, F1130W, F2100W
Distance: 40.0 million light years

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