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Ultraviolet Image Reveals Interacting Galaxy Triplet Arp 286

Original: GALEX image of Arp 286, also known as NGC 5560, NGC 5566, and NGC 5569. This ultraviolet image shows the youngest, hotte

A GALEX ultraviolet image of Arp 286, a triplet of interacting galaxies comprising NGC 5560, NGC 5566 and NGC 5569, is circulating among space enthusiasts. The image highlights the youngest, hottest stars in the system, with the large spiral NGC 5566 at the center, the smaller blue spiral NGC 5569 to its lower left, and NGC 5560 completing the interacting trio.

Why now: Striking telescope imagery of interacting galaxies tends to attract wide attention from astronomy fans.

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• GALEX image of Arp 286, also known as NGC 5560, NGC 5566, and NGC 5569. This ultraviolet image shows the youngest, hottest stars in the interacting galaxy triplett. NGC 5566 is the large spiral in the center. The small blue spiral galaxy to the bottom left is NGC 5569. The… · ArpBot · 7

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