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NGC 7727 Galaxy 

Picture
Arp 222 in Aquarius

is a 'peculiar' SAB(s)a pec galaxy, which contains two nuclei, each with its own supermassive black hole! 
Its extremely odd morphology is believed to be the result of a collision with a second galaxy, perhaps 1 billion years ago.
At a distance of 76,000,000 light-years, it was discovered by William Herschel in 1785. 

Many thanks go out to my collaborator and friend, Mike Selby, who acquired and calibrated this fine data. 

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