Arp 107

Arp 107

Interacting galaxies Arp 107
Observation data (J2000.0 epoch)
Constellation Leo Minor
Right ascension 10h 52m 14.96s
Declination +30° 03' 28.2"
Redshift +9946
Distance 450 million ly
Type SA(s)cP / E1P
Apparent dimensions (V) 1.40' × 0.11' ?
Apparent magnitude (V) +14.6
Absolute magnitude (V) ?
Notable features interacting galaxies
Other designations
UGC 5984

Arp 107 is a set of galaxies about 450 million light-years away in the constellation Leo Minor. The galaxies are in the process of colliding and merging.[1]

References

  1. "Interacting Galaxy Pair Arp 107". Spitzer Space Telescope website. Spitzer Science Center, California Institute of Technology. 9 June 2005. Retrieved 19 October 2012.

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Coordinates: 10h 52m 14.96s, +30° 03′ 28.2″

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