The Cosmos with UGC 2369
Also known as KPG 82 and Z 0251.2+1446, this galactic duo is located approximately 424 million light-years away from Earth in the constellation Aries. The two galaxies, called UGC 2369N and UGC 2369S, are interacting, meaning that their mutual gravitational attraction is pulling them closer and closer together and distorting their shapes. In the process, the two galaxies pulled material out into space across the diminishing divide between them. The tenuous bridge of gas, dust, and stars can be seen connecting UGC 2369N and UGC 2369S.