NGC7479 – the Propeller Galaxy
About the Object
NGC 7479, also known as the Propeller Galaxy, is a striking barred spiral galaxy located about 105 million light-years away in the constellation Pegasus. Its most prominent feature is a strong central bar surrounded by two asymmetric spiral arms that give the galaxy its distinctive propeller-like appearance. Bright reddish emission regions trace active star formation along the bar and spiral arms, while intricate dust lanes reveal the distribution of interstellar material. NGC 7479 also hosts an active galactic nucleus .
Observation Notes
Data were taken on 2026 October 15, 16, and 19
Technical Details
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