Stunning image of the spiral galaxy NGC 1097 in the Fornax constellation. Its vibrant blue arms, punctuated by pink star-forming regions, are beautifully contrasted against the black backdrop of space. Faint jets extend from the galaxy's core, possibly remnants of a galactic merger. A smaller companion galaxy is visible nearby.

Astronomy Picture from 14/11/2013

The Jets of NGC 1097

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap131114.html


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Stunning image of spiral galaxy NGC 1097, located 45 million light-years away in the Fornax constellation. The vibrant blue spiral arms, dotted with pink star-forming regions, wrap around a smaller companion galaxy. Faint jets extend beyond the arms, possibly fossil star streams from a past galactic interaction. The galaxy's core houses a supermassive black hole.

Astronomy Picture from 16/11/2022

In the Arms of NGC 1097

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap221116.html


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