NGC 1232
NGC 1232 is a "Grand Design" spiral galaxy not unlike M101. However, in this case the spiral arms are curiously bent and not gently curved as is more typically the case. This is most likely due to gravitation interactions with its neighbor (on the top in this image). It is almost as if the structure of the central bar of the galaxy has somehow been morphed into the structure of the arms (wild speculation!). NGC 1232 is approximately 70 million light years away.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/John Beswetherick/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n1232beswetherick |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | March 4, 2014, 12:17 p.m. |
| Size: | 1441 x 972 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 3 9 27.54 |
| Position (Dec): | -20° 32' 5.31" |
| Field of view: | 14.35 x 9.68 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 74.6° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.4-meter Telescope Other CCD |