Interacting binary system

• by nbrosch

  While the galaxy at the center of the image looks like a lenticular or an Sa, the object near the top is much more interesting, since it looks like a disrupted ring. Is there any way for me to get its coordinates? I could probably arrange some follow-up observations.

  Posted July 20, 2013 1:50 PM

• by nbrosch

  OK, I see now the coordinates below the image

  Posted July 20, 2013 1:51 PM

• by nbrosch

  This distorted ring is the middle component of a triplet of galaxies. The third galaxy is of similar size and brightness, but does not have an SDSS spectrum. Morphologically it looks like an SBa, or maybe it is a ring galaxy

  Posted July 20, 2013 2:16 PM

• by ElisabethB moderator

  gorgeous image !

  

  Posted July 20, 2013 2:54 PM

• by Xolroc

  This DEFINITELY warrants higher-quality imaging.
  Point something powerful at it and use a long exposure!

  Posted July 21, 2013 4:20 AM