Although classified as a early type spiral galaxy, NGC 7217 resembles and elliptical galaxy in some respects.  Note that the "arms" cannot really be traced back to the center.  This could also be a type of ring galaxy, however, there is much visible material between the bluish outer "arms" and the central bulge.  The stats for NGC 7217 are RA: 22h 07m 52.4s, Dec: +31° 21' 33", Mag: 11.0 (B), Size: 3.9'x3.2', and Class: (R)SA(r)ab.
 

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RC Optical System 20" F/8.2 (4165.6 mm Focal Length)
SBIG ST10XME with Adaptive Optics
LRGB = 190:50:40:60 minutes

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September 28-29,2008
Columbus, Texas
Kent E. Biggs