NGC 3992 or M109 is classified as an SBc barred spiral galaxy. It is
in the constellation Ursa Major (The Big Dipper). It has a well defined
bar across the center, glowing clumps of stars. The spiral arms have empty
space between them.Classifying Galaxies
NGC 3992 or M109 is classified as an SBc barred spiral galaxy. It is
in the constellation Ursa Major (The Big Dipper). It has a well defined
bar across the center, glowing clumps of stars. The spiral arms have empty
space between them.
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