| Description | This is an enigmatic cluster of 3 galaxies, showcased by NGC 1024, although Arp included only NGC 1024 in his Atlas. It's classified as miscellaneous/unique for unknown reasons. His remarks state: "Thin circular arms, star in SE superposed on wisp." I wasn't sure that those objects might not be dwarf galaxies, especially because of the superposition, but it turns out that all of the bright shapes with the comparison image are blown-out field stars. NGC 1029 is likely gravitationally bound to 1024, but 1028 is substantially further away as suggested by its smaller size, and confirmed by a much higher red-shift. But, strictly speaking neither is part of Arp 333. |
