NGC 1291

NGC 1291

NGC 1291 is a ring galaxy in the constellation of Eridanus. It is about 33 million light-years away.

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NGC 1291 Media

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  HST Mosaic

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  SST

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  SST - IR

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  Ultraviolet image (left) and visual image (right) of the barred ring galaxy NGC 1291. The visual image is dominated by the inner disk and bar. The ultraviolet image is dominated by the low surface brightness outer arms.