NGC 1512 and Companion Galaxy NGC 1510

2026
Written By Charles Lillo
Barred spiral galaxy NGC 1512 with blue outer arms and glowing star-forming core, interacting with smaller companion NGC 1510, set against a dense star field.

Image Title: NG1512

Copyright: Daniel

Date image was taken: January 17, 2026

Location: Rio Hurtado, Chile

Data Acquisition Method: Personal Telescope Setup

Description and Details: NGC 1512 is a barred spiral galaxy about 38 million light-years away, glowing with a bright central ring of newborn stars. Its elongated bar helps funnel gas inward, lighting up the core with active star formation—made even more dramatic by its close interaction with the smaller companion galaxy NGC 1510.

Name: Daniel Stern

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