Galaxies Arp 87Arp 87 are the two spiral galaxies NGC 3808 and NGC 3808A, which are in an early state of merging. Already a bridge between them has formed. A polar ring around NGC 3808A attests to a former fusion of galaxies.Constellation: Leo Distance: 300 million light-years Visual magnitude: 14.1 Type: Sc D Back: List of the Galaxies 10/31/2007 |
![]() NGC 3808 is the lower, NGC 3808A is the upper galaxy in the image. Photo: NASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA) |
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