Arp 283

Lynx
Category: Group char, infall and attraction

The pair NGC 2798 (right) and 2799 (left) are classified as “infall and attraction”. The strong interaction is believed to be responsible for the extremely high luminosity of the nucleus of NGC 2798 (right). It shows strong radio emission and a strong burst of star formation in the core.

Type SBa; (S)
Mag 13.0; (14.3)

Redshift is 0.00602 (1806km/s)

Photo: 2001-11-13, 12" f/10, 640 sec

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