NGC 6080

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Type Sa spiral galaxy, also known as MCG+00-41-007.

Inclination of the principal plane to the line of sight: face on
Membership in a multiple system: Member of a binary system. A companion galaxy is present.
Interaction certainty: evident
Interaction type: galaxies embedded in a common nebulous
envelope Distortion type: clear evidence of structure distortion
Number of faint components: 1
Component type: questionable object (a star or a defect) near the galaxy