Barnard's Galaxy
Barnard's Galaxy, also known as NGC 6822, is a small irregular galaxy located about 1.6 million light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius. It is part of the Local Group, which includes the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies. Barnard's Galaxy is notable for its rich star formation regions and contains many young, bright stars.
Discovered by Edward Emerson Barnard in 1884, this galaxy has a diameter of approximately 7,000 light-years. It is characterized by its irregular shape and lack of a defined structure, which is typical for irregular galaxies. Observations of Barnard's Galaxy provide valuable insights into the processes of star formation and galaxy evolution.