Celestial hemisphere:  Northern  ·  Constellation: Pisces (Psc)  ·  Contains:  NGC 660
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Polar Ring galaxy NGC660, Frank Kane
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Polar Ring galaxy NGC660

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Polar Ring galaxy NGC660

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This is a truly bizarre galaxy, with a ring at a 45 degree angle to the main galaxy within.

It's a small and dim object, and definitely pushing the boundaries of what can be pulled from my red-zone suburban driveway. But it's there!

I believe its little friend to the right is IC148.

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Polar Ring galaxy NGC660, Frank Kane