Irregular Galaxy

Loony Galaxy (Arp 263): A Galaxy Shaped by a Lost Companion

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April 27, 2026

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Arp 263 (NGC 3239) is an irregular galaxy located approximately 25 – 32.6 million light-years away in the constellation Leo. Nicknamed the Loony Galaxy for… Read More »Loony Galaxy (Arp 263): A Galaxy Shaped by a Lost Companion

Starfish Galaxy (NGC 6240): When Three Galaxies Collide

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June 30, 2025March 1, 2026

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The Starfish Galaxy is an irregular galaxy located 351.9 million light years away in the constellation Ophiuchus. It has an apparent magnitude of 12.8 and… Read More »Starfish Galaxy (NGC 6240): When Three Galaxies Collide