A Quintet of Galaxies . ... 15.11.1995 . ... Four of the galaxies show essentially the same redshift suggesting that they are at the same distance from us. ... It is probably a foreground object which happens to lie along the line of sight to the more distant galaxies . Of the four distant galaxies, three seem to be colliding, showing serious distortions due to gravitational tidal forces. ... NASA Web Site Statements, Warnings, and Disclaimers . NASA Official: Jay Norris. ...