Considered to be a “near ring” galaxy. It lies 42 million light years away, and its diameter is about 20% larger than our own galaxy. The main ring is studded with bright, newly coined stars, giving it a vibrant blue color.

12 1/2″ Ritchey-Chretien Telescope with an ST10XE/CFW8. F/6LRGB (42/7minBW, 30/5minRGB binned 2×2. Scaled on Maxim DL at R1.0,G1.0, B1.6)