NGC 7479, is a beautiful example of a barred-spiral galaxy.  Some call it the "S" galaxy.  it has very pronounced bar in its arms, but the arms are assymetrical, perhaps due to a relatively recent collision and merger with another galaxy.  It is about 105 million light years away in the constellation Pegasus.  Stats for NGC 7479 are RA: 23h 04m 56.9s, Dec: +12° 19' 16", Mag: 11.6 (B), Size: 4.1'x3.1', Class: SB(s)c.
 

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RC Optical System 20" F/8.2 (4165.6 mm Focal Length)
SBIG ST10XME with Adaptive Optics
LRGB = 180:50:40:60 minutes

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October 1-2,2008
Columbus, Texas
Kent E. Biggs