Arp 299
E1432978
UNEXPLORED
Arp 299 is a well-known interacting galaxy system, consisting of two colliding galaxies whose intense star formation and complex structure make it a key object of study in extragalactic astronomy.
All labels observed (1)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| Arp 299 canonical | 1 |
How this entity was disambiguated
This entity first appeared as the object of triple T20480210 — resolving that mention is where its identity was fixed. The disambiguator weighed these candidate entities and picked the highlighted one (or “None”, minting a new entity). This is how homonymy is resolved: the same surface form can point to different entities.
NED1
Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Arp 299 Context triple: [Arp, notationExample, Arp 299]
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A.
Arp 166
Arp 166 is a peculiar dwarf galaxy in the M81 Group, notable for its strong tidal interactions and disrupted structure caused by gravitational encounters with nearby galaxies.
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B.
NGC2899
NGC 2899 is a bright, butterfly-shaped planetary nebula located in the constellation Vela.
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C.
NGC 7099
NGC 7099 is a dense globular star cluster in the constellation Capricornus, notable for its age, brightness, and rich population of ancient stars.
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D.
NGC 5990
NGC 5990 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Serpens Caput, known for its active galactic nucleus and interaction with nearby galaxies.
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E.
PGC 29488
PGC 29488 is a faint dwarf spheroidal galaxy in the constellation Leo and one of the closest known satellite galaxies of the Milky Way.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
NED2
Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Arp 299 Target entity description: Arp 299 is a well-known interacting galaxy system, consisting of two colliding galaxies whose intense star formation and complex structure make it a key object of study in extragalactic astronomy.
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A.
Arp 166
Arp 166 is a peculiar dwarf galaxy in the M81 Group, notable for its strong tidal interactions and disrupted structure caused by gravitational encounters with nearby galaxies.
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B.
NGC2899
NGC 2899 is a bright, butterfly-shaped planetary nebula located in the constellation Vela.
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C.
NGC 7099
NGC 7099 is a dense globular star cluster in the constellation Capricornus, notable for its age, brightness, and rich population of ancient stars.
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D.
NGC 5990
NGC 5990 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Serpens Caput, known for its active galactic nucleus and interaction with nearby galaxies.
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E.
PGC 29488
PGC 29488 is a faint dwarf spheroidal galaxy in the constellation Leo and one of the closest known satellite galaxies of the Milky Way.
- F. None of above. chosen
Referenced by (1)
Full triples — surface form annotated when it differs from this entity's canonical label.