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NGC 1300, viewed nearly face-on; Hubble Space Telescope image. A barred spiral galaxy is a spiral galaxy with a central bar-shaped structure composed of stars. [1] Bars are found in about two thirds of all spiral galaxies in the local universe, [2] and generally affect both the motions of stars and interstellar gas within spiral galaxies and can affect spiral arms as well.
NGC 1154 is classified as an SB(rs)b galaxy, indicating that it is a barred spiral galaxy with a somewhat ring-like structure. It has an apparent magnitude of 13.6, making it relatively faint and observable primarily with large telescopes. [2]
NGC 1163 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Perseus. It is situated approximately 205 million light-years away from Earth and has an apparent magnitude of 13.5. The galaxy was discovered by the German-British astronomer William Herschel on October 14, 1784.
NGC 3124 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Hydra. The galaxy lies about 110 million light years away from Earth based on redshift-independent methods, which means, given its apparent dimensions, that NGC 3124 is approximately 120,000 light years across. [1] Based on redshift the galaxy lies about 170 million light years away. [1]
NGC 1164 is part of the catalog of galaxies known as the New General Catalogue (NGC), a collection of astronomical objects compiled in the 19th century. As a barred spiral galaxy, NGC 1164 is an important example of this type of galaxy, allowing astronomers to study the structure, dynamics, and evolution of barred spirals in greater detail.
NGC 3261 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Vela. The galaxy lies about 110 million light years away from Earth based on redshift, which means, given its apparent dimensions, that NGC 3261 is approximately 130,000 light years across. [1] It was discovered by John Herschel on March 15, 1836. [3]
NGC 6217 is a barred spiral galaxy located some 67 million light years away, [3] in the constellation Ursa Minor. It can be located with a 10 cm (4 in) or larger telescope as an 11th magnitude object about 2.5° east-northeast of the star Zeta Ursae Minoris. [4] The galaxy is inclined by an angle of 33° to the line of sight along a position ...
NGC 1166 is a useful object of study for astronomers researching the formation and evolution of barred spiral galaxies. Its relatively close proximity allows for detailed observation, and its active star-forming regions provide insights into the processes that drive galaxy evolution. [citation needed]