These three spiral galaxies, located in the southern
constellation Grus, are gravitationally bound
together and pulling each other slightly out of shape.
They lie 70-75 million light years from earth.

Image data:
Image data:
Camera: SBIG STXL 11002
Telescope: Planewave 17"
Exposure: RGB and Hydrogen-Alpha = 5 hours each; Luminance = 7 hours

Location: Heaven's Mirror Observatory, Yass NSW Australia