NGC 6786

NGC 6786 is an interacting spiral galaxy 350 million light years from the Earth, in the constellation of Draco. In 2004, a supernova occurred inside the galaxy. NGC 6786 is currently interacting with LEDA 62867, and, being the larger galaxy, it is likely that NGC 6786 will absorb LEDA 62867 in the future. Both galaxies appear to be undergoing a starburst, a phenomenon commonly seen among interacting and merging galaxies.