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Barred spiral galaxy NGC 613 in Sculptor

author: R.Gendler/Novapix

reference: a-gax06-13002

Image Size 300 DPI: 11 * 9 cm

Barred spiral galaxy NGC 613 in the southern constellation Sculptor. This galaxy is inclined by 32 degrees and, contrary to most barred spirals, has many arms that give it a tentacular appearance. Prominent dust lanes are visible along the large-scale bar. Extensive star-formation occurs in this area, at the ends of the bar, and also in the nuclear regions of the galaxy. The gas at the centre, as well as the radio properties are indicative of the presence of a massive black hole in the centre of NGC 613.

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2009 - ASTRONOMY - BARRED SPIRAL GALAXY - GALAXY - NGC 613 - Sb - SCULPTOR - SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE - STAR - STAR FORMATION -