NGC 1512

NGC 1512
NGC 1512 is a barred spiral galaxy 38 million light years from earth.
In photos the shape is somewhat unusual with several loose far flung arms. The galaxy displays a double ring structure with one ring outside on the main disk and another surrounding the galactic nucleus.
There are clear multiple areas of new star formation.
NGC 1512 is in the process of merging with nearby lenticular galaxy NGC 1510 which is part of the cause of the tidal distortion seen in the outside arms of NGC 1512.
Imaged in LRGB and Ha on our CDK 1000 at Obstech, Chile.
Integration time: 45 hours
Image Processing: Mike Selby