NGC 7217
This galaxy has very tight spiral "structure." However, no one feature extends long enough to be a spiral arm. This galaxy sports a curious ring of dust (dark circle) that surrounds the nucleus. It is estimated that this galaxy is around 41 million light years away. Note the very subtle difference in color between the inner yellowish region is outer bluish arms. This galaxy is not unlike NGC 488 and NGC 2841.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n7217block |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | May 7, 2014, 6 a.m. |
| Size: | 1529 x 1030 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 22 7 46.04 |
| Position (Dec): | 31° 19' 46.89" |
| Field of view: | 12.33 x 8.31 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 170.0° left of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |