Arp 256 is a pair of interacting spiral galaxies located in the constellation of Cetus. Arp 256 (also Arp 256S) refers to the southern galaxy;[1] the northern galaxy is Arp 256N.[4]
Arp 256 | |
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![]() Image taken by Hubble Space Telescope. | |
Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
Constellation | Cetus |
Right ascension | 00h 18m 50.898s[1] |
Declination | −10° 22′ 36.49″[1] |
Redshift | 0.027[1] |
Helio radial velocity | 7985 km/s[1] |
Distance | 380 Mly (115 Mpc)[2] |
Apparent magnitude (V) | S: 14.33[1] N: 13.60[1] |
Apparent magnitude (B) | S: 14.81[1] N: 13[1] |
Characteristics | |
Type | S: SB(s)b pec?[2] N: SB(s)c pec[2] |
Apparent size (V) | S: 1.1′ × 0.6′[3] N: 1.1′ × 0.8′[4] |
Notable features | Interacting galaxies |
Other designations | |
Arp 256S: MCG-02-01-051, PGC 1224[1] Arp 256N: MCG-02-01-052, PGC 1221[4] |
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