wrote:
I can't think of *any* better example of a barred spiral in the whole
sky.
M83, maybe


HI Tony:

ahem...let us not forget NGC 1300, which is my vote for "best." ;-)

But, yes, NGC 2903 is flat-out amazing. I've had tremendous views of it
with the C11 from only moderately dark sites.

Thanks for reminding us.

Peace,
Rod Mollise
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