Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Pegasus (Peg)  ·  Contains:  NGC 7217
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NGC 7217 LRGB, Scott Badger
NGC 7217 LRGB
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NGC 7217 LRGB

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NGC 7217 LRGB, Scott Badger
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NGC 7217 LRGB

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Despite the very symmetrical and undisturbed looking appearance, the difference in age between distinct stellar populations is an indicator of a merger with another galaxy(s) at some point, and a number of stars rotating opposite to the rest also suggests NGC 7217 hasn't always lead the quiet life. The core lacks gas and is quiescent, but there is still star formation occurring in the outer ring.

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NGC 7217 LRGB, Scott Badger