NGC 1232, also known as the Eye of God Galaxy (not to be confused with the Helix Nebula, also known as Eye of God) is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 60 million light-years away [2] in the constellation Eridanus. It was discovered by German-British astronomer William Herschel on 20 October 1784. [3]

NGC 1232 是 波江座 的一個 中間螺旋星系，距離地球約6000萬光年 [2]。 由 弗里德里希·威廉·赫歇爾 發現於1784年10月20日。 NGC 1232環繞中心的螺旋臂內有大量明亮恆星與暗灰塵。 螺旋臂內的 疏散星团 內有大量 藍色 恆星沿著螺旋臂分佈，其間有大量的星際塵埃暗區。 較暗的恆星和 星際氣體 佔了星系質量大部分，並且主導了星系內側動力狀態。 而星系外側可見物體的動力模式則必須以目前無法被直接觀察的 暗物质 的存在解釋。 NGC 1232和它的衛星星系，以及另一 …

NGC 1232 is a Intermediate Spiral Galaxy in the Eridanus constellation. NGC 1232 is situated close to the celestial equator and, as such, it is at least partly visible from both hemispheres in certain times of the year.

1998年9月23日 · This spectacular image of the large spiral galaxy NGC 1232 was obtained on September 21, 1998, during a period of good observing conditions. It is based on three exposures in ultra-violet, blue and red light, respectively.

ESO 547-16，即 NGC 1232A 是NGC 1232的 卫星星系。 一般认为它的形成是因为螺旋臂内异常扭曲造成。 1988年的观测结果，NGC 1232A距离地球约6800万光年，而NGC 1232距离地球约6000万光年。 NGC 1232 是波江座的一个中间螺旋星系，距离地球约6000万光年。 由弗里德里希·威廉·赫歇尔发现于1784年10月20日。

Grand spiral galaxy NGC 1232, captured in detail by one of the Very Large Telescopes, is a good example. The visible is dominated by millions of bright stars and dark dust, caught up in a gravitational swirl of spiral arms revolving about the center.

2024年2月22日 · NGC 1232 is a magnificent spiral galaxy located in the constellation Eridanus. Discovered in 1828 by Scottish astronomer James Dunlop, this galaxy is a favorite among amateur and professional astronomers alike. With its striking spiral arms and bright core, NGC 1232 is a stunning object to observe and study.

2024年4月18日 · Nearly 200,000 light-years across, the big, beautiful spiral galaxy is located some 47 million light-years away in the flowing southern constellation of Eridanus. This sharp, multi-color, telescopic image of NGC 1232 includes …

2024年1月1日 · Grand spiral galaxy NGC 1232, captured in detail by one of the Very Large Telescopes, is a good example. The visible is dominated by millions of bright stars and dark dust, caught up in a gravitational swirl of spiral arms revolving about the center.

Name(s): NGC 1232. Type: Spiral Galaxy Type SAB. RA: 03h 09m 44s. Dec: -20º 34’ 53” Constellation: Eridanus. Size (arcmin): 7.5×6.5 arcmin. Magnitude: +9.9. Distance: 61 Mly. Image. Date: 2019-11-25 to 2019-12-26. Location: iTelescope.net, SSO near Coonabarabran, NSW Australia. Size (arcmin): 37×37. Telescope: 20” f/6.8 Reflector