Image: NGC 1232

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Description: This spectacular image of the large spiral galaxy NGC 1232 was obtained on September 21, 1998, during a period of good observing conditions. It is based on three exposures in ultra-violet, blue and red light, respectively. The colours of the different regions are well visible: the central areas contain older stars of reddish colour, while the spiral arms are populated by young, blue stars and many star-forming regions. Note the distorted companion galaxy on the left side, shaped like the greek letter "theta".
Title: NGC 1232
Credit: http://www.eso.org/gallery/v/ESOPIA/Galaxies/phot-37d-98.tif.html
Author: ESO
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