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NGC 7496 - Barred spiral in Grus with a bright nuclear star-forming ring and patchy outer arms.

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JWST

NGC 7496

Also known as: PGC 70488

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Analysis

Barred spiral with compact nuclear ring contrasting with a quiescent outer disc.

Key Features

Nuclear ring
Bar end hotspots
Outer arm HII regions
Faint outer ring

Fun Fact

Southernmost target in PHANGS-JWST

Observation Details

Coordinates: RA: 23h 9m 45.84s, Dec: -43° 25' 40.8"; Constellation: Grus
Observation Date: November 3, 2022
Instrument: MIRI; Filters: F770W, F1130W, F2100W
Distance: 24.0 million light years

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