Arp 251
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| Arp 251 | |
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| Observation data (Epoch J2000) | |
| Constellation(s) | Cetus |
| Right ascension | 00h53m |
| Declination | -13°51' |
| Number of galaxies | 3 |
Arp 251 is a group of three spiral galaxies. The galaxies (2MASX J00534840-1351148, 2MASX J00534765-1351358 and 2MASX J00533671-1349541) are visible in the constellation Cetus.[1] Arp 251 is cataloged in the Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies,[2] which is a catalog of unusual galaxies put into groups based on purely morphological criteria. Arp 251 belongs to the class of galaxies with signs of splitting.[3]
