5 STUNNING IMAGES OF GALACTIC COLLISIONS SHARED BY NASA
Published By Moushumi Mahanta | 19 Sep, 2024
Galactic mergers occur when two or more galaxies collide and combine due to gravitational forces, which can result in the creation of a new, larger galaxy.
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NASA's Hubble Telescope has captured stunning images of galactic collisions happening throughout the Universe. Let’s dive into a few visuals showcasing the merging of galaxies.
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Here are some stunning visuals:
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Arp 240
Two spiral galaxies are seen interacting causing a faint stream of stars to be pulled between them.
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AM 2026-424
A pair of galaxies look like a set of eyes, each featuring a yellow-white core surrounded by an elliptical cluster of blue stars.
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Arp 142
The image shows a pair of interacting galaxies resembling a penguin with its egg, while a blue galaxy shines brightly near the top.
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Stephan's Quintet
A cluster of luminous galaxies stands out against the dark expanse. To its right and slightly below, orange-tinted galaxies are seen interacting with one another.
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NGC 4753
The image shows complex dust formations in NGC 4753, which likely merged with another galaxy approximately 1.3 billion years ago.