NGC 1566. The Spanish Dancer Galaxy

Click on the image for a full resolution version   NGC 1566, also known as the Spanish Dancer Galaxy, is a Seyfert galaxy that presents peculiar characteristics. The Seyfert galaxies are divided into two main types (I and II) depending on their spectra. The spectra of Type I Seyfert Galaxies show broad lines, typically associated … Continue reading NGC 1566. The Spanish Dancer Galaxy