NGC_2536

NGC 2536

NGC 2536

Barred spiral galaxy in the constellation Cancer

NGC 2536 is a barred spiral galaxy with a prominent inner ring structure encircling the bar in the constellation Cancer that is interacting with NGC 2535. The two galaxies are listed together in the Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies as an example of a spiral galaxy with a high surface brightness companion.[2]

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References

  1. [1]
    "NASA/IPAC Extragalactic Database". Results for NGC 2536. Retrieved 2007-03-31.
  2. [2]
    H. Arp (1966). "Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies". Astrophysical Journal Supplement. 14: 1–20. Bibcode:1966ApJS...14....1A. doi:10.1086/190147.


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