NGC 2798

NGC 2798 is a spiral galaxy located approximately 77 million light-years away in the constellation Lynx. It is classified as a peculiar galaxy due to its distorted shape, which is likely the result of gravitational interaction with its close neighbor, NGC 2799. These two galaxies together form the interacting galaxy pair Arp 283.

NGC 2798 exhibits a bright, well-defined central bulge and prominent spiral arms filled with star formation regions. The galaxy displays a high rate of star formation, especially within its disturbed arms, triggered by the ongoing tidal forces from its interaction with NGC 2799. This enhanced star formation makes NGC 2798 a target for studies investigating the effects of galaxy interactions on star formation activity.

The overall structure of NGC 2798 is significantly perturbed, showing evidence of tidal tails and bridges connecting it to NGC 2799. These features are composed of stars and gas stripped from the galaxies during their close encounter. The eventual fate of NGC 2798 and NGC 2799 is likely to be a merger into a single, larger galaxy.