Arp 226 is a pair of interacting galaxies located in the constellation Hercules. It consists of two main components: a spiral galaxy and an irregular galaxy. This interaction can lead to the formation of new stars and changes in the structure of both galaxies. The system is part of the Arp catalog, which is a collection of peculiar galaxies compiled by Halton Arp in the 1960s. Arp 226 showcases the dynamic processes that occur when galaxies come close to each other, providing valuable insights into galaxy evolution and the effects of gravitational interactions.