Hubble Space Telescope image of NGC 7714, a spiral galaxy distorted by a collision with its neighbor NGC 7715. The image shows a stunning golden ring of older stars and a bright center with active star formation. This galactic interaction, located 130 million light-years away in the constellation Pisces, is a captivating example of cosmic evolution.

Astronomy Picture from 09/10/2019

NGC 7714: Starburst after Galaxy Collision

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A stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of Arp 273, a pair of interacting spiral galaxies. The larger galaxy, UGC 1810, displays a striking blue outer ring formed by recent star formation, contrasting with its redder inner region. A smaller galaxy is being gravitationally pulled towards UGC 1810, creating a spectacular cosmic dance. Distant galaxies and bright foreground stars are visible in the image's vast expanse. This galactic collision, located 300 million light-years away, showcases the dynamic nature of the universe.

Astronomy Picture from 20/11/2019

Arp 273: Battling Galaxies from Hubble

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A stunning image of NGC 6745, a galaxy undergoing a collision. The image shows the distorted shapes of two interacting galaxies, with a trail of gas and dust stretching out from the larger galaxy. Star formation is occurring in the pulled-off gas knot. This captivating display of cosmic forces showcases the dynamic nature of galaxies.

Astronomy Picture from 02/11/2000

A Galaxy Collision in NGC 6745

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