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arp 312 is in the class galaxy groups. the atlas note says "diffuse
connection between central members of group". the atlas field is generally
centered in this field but is shifted a little to the n and e. the galaxy
closest to the center is mcg+8-31-4. the pair just ne consists of
closest to the center is mcg+8-31-4. the pair just ne consists of
mcg+8-31-5 to the nw and mcg+8-31-6 to the se; the diffuse connection mentioned
in the atlas note can be seen between them. the only other cataloged
galaxy in the atlas field is the tiny one e of mcg+8-31-5, almost hidden by the
star, and it is found only in the 2masx catalog.
atlas image
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