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Galaxy NGC 891 in Andromeda

author: J.Lodriguss/Novapix

reference: a-gax08-91003

Image Size 300 DPI: 24 * 16 cm

NGC 891 is a classic example of an edge-on galaxy bisected by a dark lane. It is actually a spiral galaxy seen edge-on from the side, so it's spiral structure is hidden from our line of sight. Recent observations indicate that NGC 891 may actually be a barred spiral galaxy, making it an SBb galaxy according to Hubble classification type.

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130 ASTROPHYSICS - 1997 - ANDROMEDA - ASTRONOMY - EDGE-ON - GALAXY - NGC 891 - SPIRAL GALAXY - STAR -