Barred spiral galaxy

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NGC 1300, viewed nearly face-on; Hubble Space Telescope image

A barred spiral galaxy is a spiral galaxy with a central bar-shaped structure composed of stars. Bars are found in approximately two-thirds of all spiral galaxies. Bars generally affect both the motions of stars and interstellar gas within spiral galaxies and can affect spiral arms as well.

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Barred spirals come and go Barred spirals come and go www.govertschilling.nl/.../020401_st.htm - Web

"ESO Provides An Infrared Portrait of the Barred S... "ESO Provides An Infrared Portrait of the Barred Spiral Galaxy Messier 83." www.spaceref.com/news/viewpr.html?pid=6736 - Web

04/03/07: Hubble: Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1672 04/03/07: Hubble: Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1672 www.exploration-space.com/03-apr-2007-esa-2.html - Web

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