A stunning image of the interacting galaxies NGC 1532 and NGC 1531 in the constellation Eridanus. The larger spiral galaxy NGC 1532 is gravitationally interacting with the smaller dwarf galaxy NGC 1531, a cosmic dance illustrating galactic cannibalism. The image showcases the intricate details of the galaxies, spanning over 100,000 light-years.

Astronomy Picture from 10/02/2016

Galaxies in the River

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap160210.html


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