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Kitt Peak image captures interacting galaxy trio Arp 286

Original: Kitt Peak image of Arp 286, also known as NGC 5560, NGC 5566, and NGC 5569. The three galaxies in this triplett are grav

An image from the Kitt Peak National Observatory shows Arp 286, a triplet of gravitationally interacting galaxies comprising NGC 5560, NGC 5566 and NGC 5569. NGC 5566 is the large central spiral, with smaller companion NGC 5569 nearby. Astronomy enthusiasts are sharing the picture as an example of galaxies distorted by mutual gravitational pull.

Why now: Space imagery of visually striking interacting galaxies regularly circulates among astronomy communities online.

Arp 286NGC 5560NGC 5566NGC 5569Kitt Peak National Observatory

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• Kitt Peak image of Arp 286, also known as NGC 5560, NGC 5566, and NGC 5569. The three galaxies in this triplett are gravitationally interacting. NGC 5566 is the large spiral in the center. The small blue spiral galaxy to the bottom left is NGC 5569. The spiral galaxy to the top… · ArpBot · 6

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