Barred Ring Galaxy NGC 1291
This ultraviolet image left and visual image right from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of the barred ring galaxy NGC 1291. The VIS image is dominated by the inner disk and bar. The UV image is dominated by the low surface brightness outer arms.
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NASA ID
PIA07910
Date Created
May 5, 2005
Center
JPL
Media Type
image
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