NGC7479 is a a barred spiral galaxy about 105 million LY distant in the constellation of Pegasus.
It is also known as a Seyfert galaxy undergoing starburst activity in the nucleus and the outer arms.
Polarization studies of this galaxy indicate that it recently underwent a minor merger and that it is
unique in the radio spectrum, with arms opening in the opposite directio of the optical arms.

November 26, 2010
8" Astro-Tech RC, f/8
Canon Digital Rebel 500D / Modified (Hutech)
180 Minutes / 18x600s @ 800ASA
Orion StarShoot AutoGuider
Skyhawk Observatory, West Bend, WI
Rick Kazmierski