Barred Spiral Galaxy NGC 1300 . ... Credit Copyright: S. Lee D. F. Malin , AAO Explanation: NGC 1300 is a large spiral galaxy that appears as a flattened figure eight. A huge bar that spans over 150,000 light-years across the galaxy center dominates its appearance. ... Our own Milky Way Galaxy is a spiral galaxy with a less prominent bar. NGC 1300 can be seen with a small telescope towards the constellation of Eridanus . ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . ...