NGC 7424
Image ID : N7424_01
Width1,454 pixels
Height1,080 pixels
300 dpi print width4.8 inches12.3 centimetres
300 dpi print height3.6 inches9.1 centimetres
NGC 7424 is a face-on spiral galaxy with a prominent central bar, and has a shape and structure very similar to our own galaxy. Within the spiral arms can be seen blue clusters of hot, young, and massive new stars.
 
Object type
Constellation
Distance (ly)
Magnitude (app)
Messier
NGC 7424
Galaxy
Grus
40,000,000
10.4
 
Credit : Planetary Visions Limited / Jim Riffle.
 
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