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NGC 2685 - Arp 336 - Helix Galaxy  
Ursa Major
Penryn, California
January 2007/2008 (Lum)
M 250 @ f9.3 (ag, ST-4)
ST-10XME  RGB 15 minute subs, Lum 10 minute subs

NGC 2685 is a Polar Ring galaxy with young stars within the ring structure.  The ring was likely formed from smaller companion galaxies torn apart by the gravity of  NGC 2685.

NGC 2685 is classified SBO-a.  Distance is 45 Mly.