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Grand Spiral Galaxy M81 and Arp’s Loop
Image Credit & Copyright: Bernard Miller
Unraveling NGC 3169
Image Credit & Copyright: Adam Block, Mt. Lemmon SkyCenter, University of Arizona
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Distance: 300,000,000 light-years
Constellation: Draco
Arp 81 consists of two strongly interacting galaxies about 100 million years after their closest approach.
The galaxy on the left is designated NGC 6621 and the right galaxy is NGC 6622. The larger galaxy on the right is greatly gravitationally disturbed by the encounter.
A long tail of stars was pulled out of NGC 6622 and extends around and behind both galaxies. Extensive star formation was triggered between the two galaxies resulting in a rich collection of young massive star clusters.
Arp 81 lies in the constellation of Draco and is approximately 300 million light-years from the Earth.
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Ive been working on astrophotography for years now and I think Im starting to get the hang of it Heres my latest galaxy photo M
NGC 613
Credit: ESO/P.D. Barthel
M81 - Grand Design Spiral Galaxy by John.R.Taylor on Flickr.
