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NGC 5216 and NGC 5218 (Keenan's System)

Started by Dave Mitsky , Jun 24 2025 01:42 AM
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#1 Dave Mitsky

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Posted 24 June 2025 - 01:42 AM

Keenan’s System is a faint pair of interacting galaxies in Ursa Major, joined by a 22,000-light-year bridge of glowing material.

 

https://www.astronom...keenans-system/


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Posted 24 June 2025 - 08:30 AM

22,000 light years is an absurdly long way for galaxies to interact, I would think.  Very beautiful.


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