NGC 2146
Located in Camelopardis, this galaxy has been violently perturbed by an interaction with a nearby galaxy. This is an example of a "peculiar galaxy" and is a strong source of radio emission. It is believed to be in the final stages of a collision and merger and may be interacting with NGC2146A, which lies 18 arc-minutes away. (Distance: 47 million ly)
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Peter Lipscomb/Flynn Haase
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n2146lipscombw |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | March 12, 2014, 2:57 p.m. |
| Size: | 1800 x 1322 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 6 18 40.78 |
| Position (Dec): | 78° 19' 47.75" |
| Field of view: | 11.04 x 8.11 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 87.5° right of vertical |
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Colors & filters
| Band | Wave-length | Tele-scope |
|---|---|---|
| Optical B | 438 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical G | 475 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical R | 625 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |
| Optical Broad Band | 555 nm | Visitor Center 0.5-meter Telescope Other CCD |