Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Ursa Major (UMa)  ·  Contains:  NGC 5216  ·  NGC 5218
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Arp 104 (Keenan System), José Manuel López Arlandis
Arp 104 (Keenan System)
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Arp 104 (Keenan System)

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Arp 104 (Keenan System)

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Arp 104 is composed of the spiral galaxies NGC 5216 (bottom) and NGC 5218 (top). When they crossed, they were joined by a line of gas where stars are formed, hence their blue color. Other gas extensions emerge from each of the galaxies.

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Title: Arp 104 (Keenan System) (Arp 104 (Keenan System))

Description: Arp 104 is composed of the spiral galaxies NGC 5216 (bottom) and NGC 5218 (top). When they crossed, they were joined by a line of gas where stars are formed, hence their blue color. Other gas extensions emerge from each of the galaxies.

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Arp 104 (Keenan System), José Manuel López Arlandis