Barred Spiral Galaxy IC 4212 in Virgo | Victor Blanco Telescope

Barred Spiral Galaxy IC 4212 in Virgo | Victor Blanco Telescope

IC 4212 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Virgo. It is situated close to the celestial equator, meaning it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year.

Credit: Cerro Tololo Inter-American Observatory (CTIO)/NOIRLab/Department of Energy (DOE)/National Science Foundation (NSF)/Association of Universities for Research in Astronomy (AURA)

Acknowledgments: PI: J. Moustakas (Siena College)

Image Processing: T.A. Rector (University of Alaska Anchorage/NSF’s NOIRLab) & M. Zamani (NSF’s NOIRLab) & D. de Martin (NSF’s NOIRLab)

Release Date: Oct. 18, 2023

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