Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Draco (Dra)  ·  Contains:  NGC 5981  ·  NGC 5982  ·  NGC 5985
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Draco Triplet, Tim Hutchison
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Draco Triplet

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Draco Triplet

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From left to right, NGC 5981, an edge on spiral, NGC 5982, an elliptical, and NGC 5985, a Seyfert edge on spiral, comprise what is called the Draco triplet. These three lie in the constellation of Draco at a declination of 59° 19'. Evidence exists that 5982 has already merged with one or more galaxies.

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