NGC 3561 (The Guitar) - Interacting Galaxies
NGC 3561, nicknamed "The Guitar," is a pair of interacting galaxies in the constellation Ursa Major. The tidal interaction has created an elongated structure resembling a guitar shape.
Distance: 380 million light-years
Apparent Magnitude: 14.50
Constellation: Ursa Major
Morphology: Interacting pair (Pec)
Key Features:
- Guitar-shaped tidal structure
- Ongoing galactic merger
- Extended tidal tails
- Star formation triggered by interaction
- Challenging faint target
Best Imaging Season: January - May
Optimal Integration: 15+ hours
