Arp 251

Arp 251
Observation data (Epoch J2000)
Constellation(s)Cetus
Right ascension00h53m
Declination-13°51'
Number of galaxies3

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]

  1. ^ Ford, Dominic. "The Arp's Catalog Of Peculiar Galaxies in Cetus". In-The-Sky.org. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  2. ^ "Halton Arp's Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies". cseligman.com. Retrieved 2024-04-22.
  3. ^ "ARP Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies". ned.ipac.caltech.edu. Retrieved 2024-04-22.