77 million ly away a spiral galaxy is absorbing a dwarf elliptical galaxy. Close examination of the image makes it appear that the dwarf is in the foreground. The giant “plumes” on all sides of the spiral probably are related to approach of this small, but dense object.

12 1/2″ Ritchey-Chretien telescope with an ST10XE/CFW8. F/6 LRGB 51/7minB/W,12/5min R,G,B binned 2×2. Scaled on MaximDL at R 1.0,G 1.0,B 1.6)