False-color image of galaxy cluster Abell 3827, showing a central dominant galaxy consuming five smaller galaxies. The image depicts a galactic feeding frenzy observed 1.5 billion years ago due to the cluster's distance. The remnants of the smaller galaxies are visible around the central, brightly colored supergiant galaxy. The vibrant colors represent different wavelengths of light.

Astronomy Picture from 31/08/1998

A3827: Galactic Cannibal

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap980831.html


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