NGC 6744 - Spiral Galaxy

NGC 6744 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 30 million light-years away in the constellation Pavo. With a striking resemblance to our Milky Way, NGC 6744 features a prominent central bar, well-defined spiral arms, and active regions of star formation. This galaxy is one of the largest and most visually stunning in the southern sky, making it a valuable object of study for understanding the structure and dynamics of spiral galaxies. Its detailed features provide key insights into galaxy formation and evolution

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