Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  Helix galaxy  ·  NGC 2685
NGC 2685 - The Helix Galaxy, Colin McGill
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NGC 2685 - The Helix Galaxy

NGC 2685 - The Helix Galaxy, Colin McGill
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NGC 2685 - The Helix Galaxy

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This is an unusual galaxy - called a "polar ring galaxy". There is a stream of stars orbiting the galaxy, perpendicular to the main axis of the galaxy. This is thought to be the result of another galaxy falling into NGC 2685, leaving a trail of dust and stars, possibly causing later star formation.

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NGC 2685 - The Helix Galaxy, Colin McGill