Great Barred Spiral Galaxy | NGC 1365
The Great Barred Spiral Galaxy (NGC 1365) is a magnificent barred spiral galaxy located about 56 million light-years away in the constellation Fornax. Known for its prominent central bar and sweeping spiral arms, it is a key site for studying galaxy formation, starburst activity, and supermassive black holes.
Imaged in BVR over 2.5 hours in 120-second exposures November 20th, 2024
— Image requested by David McPherson (ASTR 200)
Annotations mark nearby objects cataloged in the Tycho-2 and Principal Galaxy Catalog (PGC), providing a detailed view of surrounding celestial neighbors.