Arp 290 / IC 195 and 196

Designation(s)Arp 290, IC 195, IC 196
Object Type(s)Galaxy
Relevant Catalog(s)All (Chron), Arp, IC
Arp CategoryGalaxies with the appearance of wind effects
Obs. Lat/Long42° 17', 073° 57'
ConstellationAries
Date and Time Observed2025-11-22 21:29:00
InstrumentEdgeHD 8" w/f7 reducer-1,422mm FL
CameraPlayer One Apollo-M Mini
Image DetailsUp is 1.5 degrees E of N. Transparency: Good. Seeing: Fair. Total integration time was 40m. Exposures 15s@225g, No Filter. Dithered and recentered in SharpCap. No guiding.
DescriptionThis is a very peculiar galaxy. Wind effects? Yes, it does appear that way, especially in the inverted images, and especially in Arp's. It looks like a galaxy weeping stars. The result of an interaction with the smaller galaxy, or something else. A mystery.
Catalog Links
 Arp Listings 
Featured Image