Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1365 . ... Credit Copyright: D. Malin ( AAO ), AATB Explanation: Many spiral galaxies have bars across their centers. Even our own Milky Way Galaxy is thought to have a bar , but perhaps not so prominent as the one in NGC 1365, shown above. The persistence and motion of the bar imply relatively massive spiral arms . ... NGC 1365 is a member of the Fornax Cluster of Galaxies . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...