NGC 6215

NGC 6215 is a spiral galaxy located in the constellation Ara. It is designated as SAc in the galaxy morphological classification scheme. It was discovered by astronomer John Herschel on 9 July 1836.

Galaxy group information

NGC 6215 is part of galaxy group NGC 6221/15, which includes barred spiral galaxy NGC 6221 and three dwarf galaxies. A bridge of neutral hydrogen gas connects NGC 6215 and 6221 as a result of their interaction, and Dwarf 3 of the three dwarf galaxies may have formed from the bridging gas.