Structure
Structurally, NGC 2841 is a giant spiral galaxy with properties similar to those of the Andromeda Galaxy. It is a prototypical flocculent spiral galaxy, a type of spiral galaxy whose arms are patchy and discontinuous.
NGC 2841 is also noted for its large population of young blue stars, and few H II regions.
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Amateur Image of NGC 2841.
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Hubble image of NGC 2841.
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