Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Andromeda (And)  ·  Contains:  HD3293  ·  HD3411  ·  IC 1559  ·  NGC 160  ·  NGC 162  ·  NGC 169
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Arp 282 (NGC169), Icharuss
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Arp 282 (NGC169)

Acquisition type: Electronically-Assisted Astronomy (EAA, e.g. based on a live video feed)
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Arp 282 (NGC169), Icharuss
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Arp 282 (NGC169)

Acquisition type: Electronically-Assisted Astronomy (EAA, e.g. based on a live video feed)

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Double galaxy (NGC169/IC 1559).  NGC169 is an edge-on spiral and companion is a much smaller oval shaped spiral.  Arp noticed that IC 1559 appears to be engaged with the nucleus of NGC169. 

NGC160 is a fairly large (ring) galaxy nearby.

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Arp 282 (NGC169), Icharuss