Hubble Space Telescope image of ring galaxy AM 0644-741, a stunning result of a galactic collision. The bright blue ring, 150,000 light-years across, showcases intense star formation triggered by the gravitational interaction with a smaller galaxy (visible near the top right). Background galaxies and foreground Milky Way stars are also visible. The image reveals the vastness and dynamic nature of the universe.

Astronomy Picture from 28/07/2021

Ring Galaxy AM 0644-741

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Stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of ring galaxy AM 0644-741, formed by a galactic collision. A smaller galaxy passed through the larger one, creating a ripple effect of star formation visible as a bright ring around the core. The image celebrates Hubble's launch anniversary.

Astronomy Picture from 19/04/2015

Ring Galaxy AM 0644-741 from Hubble

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Hubble Space Telescope image of ring galaxy AM 0644-741, a stunning result of a galactic collision. A bright ring of newly formed stars encircles the galaxy's core, a ripple effect from the gravitational interaction with a smaller intruder galaxy (visible near the top). Background galaxies and foreground Milky Way stars are also visible. The ring spans 150,000 light-years and lies 300 million light-years away in the constellation Volans.

Astronomy Picture from 28/07/2021

Ring Galaxy AM 0644-741

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210728.html


#RingGalaxy #GalaxyCollision #HubbleSpaceTelescope #AM0644741 #StarFormation #CosmicCollision #Astrophotography #Space #Universe #Astronomy #NASA #ESA #DeepSpace #VolansConstellation