IRAS 06076−2139
Pair of interacting galaxies
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IRAS 06076−2139 is a pair of unusual interacting galaxies located in the constellation of Lepus about 538 million light years[2] from Earth, making it a local universe type galaxy. The two galaxies are fairly close to each other at just 200,000 light years.[3] These two galaxies are interacting and rushing by each other at a speed of 2 million kilometers (1,243,000 miles) per hour. Due to their speed, they are unlikely to merge with each other.[4]
Right ascension06h 09m 45.78590s[1]
Declination−21° 40′ 23.6149″[1]
| IRAS 06076−2139 | |
|---|---|
A picture of the two interacting galaxies taken by NASA by using the Hubble Space Telescope | |
| Observation data (J2000 epoch) | |
| Constellation | Lepus |
| Right ascension | 06h 09m 45.78590s[1] |
| Declination | −21° 40′ 23.6149″[1] |
| Redshift | 0.037446[2] |
| Heliocentric radial velocity | 11,226 km/s[2] |
| Distance | 538 Mly (165.0 Mpc)[2] |
| Characteristics | |
| Type | Interacting galaxies |
