NGC1512/10, SINGG Survey
This image shows a strong interaction between the barred spiral NGC1512 and its Blue Compact Dwarf (BCD) companion, NGC1510. Star formation in NGC1512 is concentrated into two rings; the inner one has the strength of a starburst. Surprisingly star formation is even stronger in the BCD NGC1510, which can be seen to the lower right of NGC1512. This pair ilustrate how galaxy interactions are able to trigger starbursts.
credit line: The SINGG Survey Team and NOAO/AURA/NSF
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