Stunning infrared image of Arp 142, a pair of interacting galaxies resembling a penguin. The upper galaxy, NGC 2936, is a distorted spiral galaxy gravitationally interacting with the elliptical galaxy NGC 2937 below. New star formation is evident, especially in the "penguin's nose." These galaxies will eventually merge. Image Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI
Astronomy Picture from 30/07/2024
Arp 142: Interacting Galaxies from Webb
Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240730.html
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