IC 4895 Barnard's Galaxy - telescope processed image with Moon and Sky Light Filter. Barnard's Galaxy (IC 4895/NGC 6822) is a barred irregular dwarf galaxy in the Local Group, similar to the Small Magellanic Cloud, and is approximately 1.6 million light-years away. (Gemini assisted description)

IC 4895 Barnard's Galaxy - unprocessed image with Moon and Sky Light Filter. Edwin Hubble used its Cepheid variables to prove it was a separate galaxy far outside the Milky Way, settling the "Great Debate" on the universe's size. (Gemini assisted description).

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A stunning deep-space image showcasing NGC 6822, also known as Barnard's Galaxy. This dwarf irregular galaxy, located 1.5 million light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius, is a member of our Local Group. The image reveals the galaxy's young blue stars and pink star-forming regions, contrasting with the spiky appearance of brighter foreground stars from our Milky Way. The vibrant colors and intricate details highlight the beauty and complexity of this often-overlooked celestial neighbor.

Astronomy Picture from 02/12/2021

NGC 6822: Barnard's Galaxy

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap211202.html


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