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NGC 5068 - A nearby barred spiral studied to understand the connection between molecular gas and star formation.

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NGC 5068

Also known as: PGC 46400

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Analysis

Nearby barred spiral ideal for resolving individual young stellar clusters.

Key Features

Barred nucleus
HII regions
Young clusters
Molecular gas tracers

Fun Fact

One of the closest barred spirals outside the Local Group

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 13h 18m 54.72s, Dec: -21° 2' 20.4"; Constellation: Virgo
Observation Date: October 31, 2022
Instrument: MIRI; Filters: F770W, F1130W, F2100W
Distance: 20.0 million light years

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