Media Information

 
 
 
Collection:
NASA Planetary Photo Journal Collection
Title:
Barred Ring Galaxy NGC 1291
Original Caption Released with Image:
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.
Image Credit:
NASA/JPL-Caltech/SSC
Produced By:
California Institute of Technology
Mission:
Galaxy Evolution Explorer (GALEX)
Spacecraft:
GALEX Orbiter
Target Name:
NGC 1291
Instrument:
GALEX Telescope
Product Size:
1412 samples x 706 lines
facet_what:
Explorer
facet_what:
Galaxy Evolution Explorer
facet_what:
GALEX
facet_what:
GALEX Orbiter
facet_what:
GALEX Telescope
facet_what:
NGC
facet_where:
California
facet_where:
Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL)
facet_where:
Stennis Space Center (SSC)
Image #:
PIA07910
UID:
SPD-PHOTJ-PIA07910
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Barred Ring Galaxy NGC 1291