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About this Image
NGC 891 is a classic example of an edge-on spiral galaxy bisected by a dark dust lane, seen from the side, so it's spiral structure is hidden from our line of sight. Subtle dust structures perpendicular to the disc and blue star burst areas can be seen along the plane of the galaxy. Recent observations indicate that NGC 891 may actually be a barred spiral galaxy, making it an SBb galaxy according to Hubble classification type.
The distance to NGC 891 is 9 million light years. North is to the right.
Πηγή
(Και αυτή η φωτογραφία δεν είναι προτίμηση της NASA αλλα δικιά μας σαν φωτό της ημέρας.)