This ultraviolet image left and visual image right from NASA Galaxy Evolution Explorer is of the barred ring galaxy NGC 1291. The VIS image is dominated by the inner disk and bar. The UV image is dominated by the low surface brightness outer arms.
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Title: Barred Ring Galaxy NGC 1291
Creator: NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSC
Date Created: 2005-05-05
Rights: JPL
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