NGC 5256 is an object that contains two disc galaxies, that are colliding into each other. It is located in the constellation Ursa Major, and was discovered by William Herschel on 12 May 1787.

2008年4月24日 · NGC 5256, also known as Markarian 266, is a striking example of two disk galaxies that are about to merge. Spectacular streamers of gas surround the two nuclei and eye-catching blue spiral trails indicate recent star formation. The shape of the object is …

2008年4月24日 · NGC 5256, also known as Markarian 266, is a striking example of two disc galaxies that are about to merge. Spectacular streamers of gas surround the two nuclei and eye-catching blue spiral trails indicate recent star formation.

2017年12月14日 · A riot of colour and light dances through this peculiarly shaped galaxy, NGC 5256. Its smoke-like plumes are flung out in all directions and the bright core illuminates the chaotic regions of gas and dust swirling through the galaxy’s centre.

NGC 5256, also known as Markarian 266, is a striking example of two disc galaxies that are about to merge. Spectacular streamers of gas surround the two nuclei and eye-catching blue spiral trails indicate recent star formation.

2017年12月14日 · This wide-field image shows the pair of galaxies known as NGC 5256 and their surroundings as seen from the ground. In the upper left corner two planes crossed the image.

NGC 5256 is a Spiral Galaxy located in the constellation of Ursa Major in the northern hemisphere. NGC 5256 is called NGC 5256 in the New General Catalogue (NGC). This catalogue is a list of deep space objects compiled by John Louis Emil Dreyer in 1888 to update John Herschel's earlier work.

NGC 5256, also known as Markarian 266, is a striking example of two disk galaxies that are about to merge. Spectacular streamers of gas surround the two nuclei and eye-catching blue spiral trails indicate recent star formation.

NGC 5256/Mrk 266 is a pair of colliding and merging galaxies. Their stars have been thrown about all over the place creating a field of plumes around the two cores of what were likely …

The twin-nucleus merging galaxy Markarian 266 (NGC 5256) Optical imaging in continuum and line wavelengths, spatially resolved optical spectroscopy, and 21 cm radio imaging of Markarian 266 are presented. The galaxy has faint extended plumes of luminosity, which indicate that it …