IC 3004
IC 3004 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Pisces. It is part of the IC catalog, which includes various astronomical objects. This galaxy is approximately 30 million light-years away from Earth and has a diameter of about 50,000 light-years.
Discovered by the astronomer John Louis Emil Dreyer in 1895, IC 3004 is notable for its distinct spiral structure and bright central region. It is classified as a type SBc galaxy, indicating its intermediate characteristics between spiral and barred spiral galaxies. Observations of IC 3004 contribute to our understanding of galaxy formation and evolution.