Arp 240 is a pair of interacting spiral galaxies located in the constellation Virgo. The two galaxies are listed together as Arp 240 in the Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies. [4] . The galaxy on the right is known as NGC 5257, while the galaxy on the left is known as NGC 5258.

Apr 24, 2008 · NGC 5257/8 (Arp 240) is an astonishing galaxy pair, composed of spiral galaxies of similar mass and size, NGC 5257 and NGC 5258. The galaxies are visibly interacting with each other via a bridge of dim stars connecting the two galaxies, almost like two dancers holding hands while performing a pirouette.

Arp 240 is an astonishing galaxy pair, composed of spiral galaxies of similar mass and size, NGC 5257 (left) and NGC 5258 (right). The galaxies are visibly interacting with each other via a bridge of dim stars connecting the two galaxies.

Apr 24, 2008 · ngc 5257, ngc 5258 Arp 240 is an astonishing galaxy pair, composed of spiral galaxies of similar mass and size, NGC 5257 and NGC 5258. The galaxies are visibly interacting with each other via a bridge of dim stars connecting the two galaxies, almost like two dancers holding hands while performing a pirouette.

Dec 9, 2024 · The galaxies captured in the Subaru image are known as NGC 5257 and NGC 5258. They are located at a distance of 345 million light years from Earth towards the constellation Virgo. NGC 5257 and NGC 5258 look like a pair of dancers holding hands.

NGC 5257/8 (Arp 240) is an astonishing galaxy pair, composed of spiral galaxies of similar mass and size, NGC 5257 and NGC 5258. The galaxies are visibly interacting with each other via a bridge of dim stars connecting the two galaxies, almost like two dancers holding hands while performing a pirouette.

Nov 28, 2016 · Known together as Arp 240 but individually as NGC 5257 and NGC 5258, computer modelling and the ages of star clusters indicate that the two galaxies completed a first passage near each other only about 250 million years ago.

Dec 4, 2024 · NGC 5257 and NGC 5258 are gravitationally interacting galaxies of similar size and mass in the constellation Virgo. The pair of spiral galaxies, also known as Arp 240, has a bridge-like interacting feature of faint stars, resembling two dancers holding hands.

May 21, 2002 · NGC 5257 and NGC 5258 are an interacting pair of spiral galaxies in Virgo. There is a dim bridge of stars connecting the two and both galaxies show signs of massive star formation and both also have Active Galactic Nuclei.

Dec 5, 2024 · NGC 5257 and NGC 5258 are gravitationally interacting galaxies of similar size and mass in the constellation Virgo. The pair of spiral galaxies, also known as Arp 240, has a …