NGC 908 Galaxy
NGC 908 in Cetus
is a type SA(s)c unbarred galaxy with an unusual three-arm spiral pattern.
Discovered by William Herschel in 1786, it is the main galaxy in the NGC 908 group, which includes NGC 899, NGC 907, and IC 223.
At 56,000,000 light years distance from Earth, NGC 908 is a starburst galaxy with vigorous star formation as evidenced by the pink HII knots.
Many thanks go out to my collaborator and friend, Mike Selby, who acquired and calibrated this fine data.
LARGE
is a type SA(s)c unbarred galaxy with an unusual three-arm spiral pattern.
Discovered by William Herschel in 1786, it is the main galaxy in the NGC 908 group, which includes NGC 899, NGC 907, and IC 223.
At 56,000,000 light years distance from Earth, NGC 908 is a starburst galaxy with vigorous star formation as evidenced by the pink HII knots.
Many thanks go out to my collaborator and friend, Mike Selby, who acquired and calibrated this fine data.
LARGE