A stunning image of Arp 295, a pair of interacting galaxies connected by a spectacular bridge of stars and gas, spanning nearly 250,000 light-years. The galaxies' interaction creates long, flowing tails of stellar material, showcasing a beautiful and dynamic phase of galactic merger. Captured by the USNO 1-meter telescope.

Astronomy Picture from 10/10/2003

Peculiar Arp 295

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap031010.html


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