NGC 5775
This pair of galaxies is one of the most distinctive pairs of spiral galaxies in the Virgo cluster. NGC 5775 shows us its thin figure, while NGC 5774 displays its spiral arms face-on. These two galaxies are interacting. Close inspection reveals a very dim luminous chain which connects these galaxies. Images from large telescopes have detected star formation occurring between the galaxies. NGC 5775 is also of interest to astronomers that study galactic structures (filaments and gas plumes) that extend perpendicular to the disk. NGC 891 is a similar galaxy that has been investigated in much the same way. NGC 5775 and NGC 5774 are located approximately 73 million light years away.
This image was taken as part of Advanced Observing Program (AOP) program at Kitt Peak Visitor Center during 2014.
Credit:KPNO/NOIRLab/NSF/AURA/Doug Matthews/Adam Block
About the Image
| Id: | noao-n5775matthews |
| Type: | Observation |
| Release date: | April 10, 2014, 9:29 a.m. |
| Size: | 1733 x 1171 px |
About the Object
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Coordinates
| Position (RA): | 14 53 49.00 |
| Position (Dec): | 3° 28' 51.60" |
| Field of view: | 12.34 x 8.30 arcminutes |
| Orientation: | North is 79.1° left of vertical |
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 |