NGC 3718 and NGC 3729

NGC 3718 and NGC 3729 are two intriguing galaxies located in the constellation Ursa Major. NGC 3718 is a peculiar barred spiral galaxy notable for its warped shape and pronounced dust lanes, suggesting past gravitational interactions. Nearby lies NGC 3729, a smaller barred spiral galaxy exhibiting a more regular structure but linked to NGC 3718 through a faint tidal bridge.