Tags: Galaxy.
NGC 1672 is a barred spiral galaxy located in the constellation Dorado. It was originally thought to be a member of the Dorado Group however this membership was later rejected. NGC 1672 has a large bar which is estimated to measure around 20 kpc. It has very strong radio emissions emanating from its nucleus bar and the inner portion of the spiral arm region. The nucleus is Seyfert type 2 and is engulfed by a starburst region.
