A stunning ground-based image of the Antennae Galaxies (NGC 4038 and NGC 4039) colliding approximately 60 million light-years away in the constellation Corvus. The image showcases the galaxies' interaction, revealing vibrant star-forming regions, extended arcing structures, and the effects of gravitational tidal forces spanning over 500,000 light-years. Narrowband data highlights the red glow of atomic hydrogen gas.

Astronomy Picture from 27/03/2021

Exploring the Antennae

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap210327.html


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