NGC 4625 [SEP] constellation
NGC 4625
NGC 4625 is a distorted dwarf galaxy in the constellation Canes Venatici. The galaxy is formally classified as a Sm galaxy, which means that its structure vaguely resembles the structure of spiral galaxies. The galaxy is sometimes referred to as a Magellanic spiral because of its resemblance to the Magellanic clouds.
Structure.
Unlike most spiral galaxies, NGC 4625 has a single spiral arm, which gives the galaxy an asymmetric appearance. It has been hypothesized that this galaxy's asymmetric structure may be the result of a gravitational
NGC 5398
NGC 5398 is a barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Centaurus.
See also.
- NGC 4618 - "a similar galaxy"
- NGC 4625 - "a similar galaxy"
External links.
- GALEX page on NGC 5398