NGC4579 - 3.6μm type: (R)SB(rs)a

NGC4579

S4G Mid-Infrared Type: (R)SB(rs)a

Filter: 3.6 microns

Telescope: Spitzer Space Telescope
North up, East left
Field Dimensions: 7.9 x 5.7 arcminutes
Surface Brightness Range Displayed: 12.0-28.0 mag per square arcsec

Notes:
spiral within a large outer ring; interesting case; ansae bar