NGC 7424

NGC 7424
NGC 7424 is a barred spiral galaxy located 37.5 million light-years away in the southern constellation Grus. Its size makes it similar to our own galaxy, the Milky Way. It is called a “grand design” galaxy because of its well defined spiral arms. There are numerous star forming areas highlighted in the arms of NGC 7424.

Imaged in LRGB and H alpha on the CDK 1000 at El Sauce, Obstech, Chile
Integration time: 29 hours
Image Processing: Mike Selby and Mark Hanson