NGC 1723

NGC 1723 is a barred spiral galaxy located approximately 110 million light-years away in the constellation Eridanus. It is classified as an SBab galaxy, indicating a spiral galaxy with a central bar-shaped structure and relatively tightly wound spiral arms.

NGC 1723 is a member of the Eridanus Group, a loose group of galaxies also containing galaxies such as NGC 1721 and NGC 1728. These galaxies often show signs of interaction due to their proximity.

The galaxy was discovered by Wilhelm Tempel in 1882. Studies of NGC 1723 have focused on its morphology, star formation activity, and its interactions with other galaxies within the Eridanus Group. It appears significantly distorted, likely due to gravitational interactions with its neighbors. This distortion affects the gas distribution and star formation rates within the galaxy.

Further research on NGC 1723 utilizes observations across the electromagnetic spectrum, from radio waves to X-rays, to provide a comprehensive understanding of its properties and evolution within its galactic environment.