Celestial hemisphere:  Southern  ·  Constellation: Virgo (Vir)  ·  Contains:  NGC 5426  ·  NGC 5427
Arp 271, Warren A. Keller
Arp 271
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Arp 271, Warren A. Keller
Arp 271
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NGC 5426 and 5427 in Virgo are a beautiful pair of similarly sized, SA(s)c pec-type interacting spiral galaxies. Obviously exhibiting a strong gravitational bond, it is not certain whether they will eventually collide or not. Originally discovered by William Herschel in 1785, Arp 271 is located about 130,000,000 light-years away, and about 130,000 light-years across. Many thanks go out to my collaborator and friend, Mike Selby, who acquired and calibrated this fine data.

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Arp 271, Warren A. Keller