NGC 6217

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NGC 6217 is a barred spiral galaxy located some 67 million light years away, in the constellation Ursa Minor. A morphological classification of (R') SB(rs) indicates that NGC 6217 has a false outer ring-like structure formed from the spiral arms (R'), a well-defined bar running across the nucleus (SB), a partial inner ring (rs), and moderately-wound spiral arms (bc) as shown in the photo. There is also a small galaxy group in the bottom of the frame, containing galaxies PGC214523, PGC214524 and the larger one PGC58619. Below you can see an enlarged version of that very faint and far galaxy group