A stunning telescopic image showcases the Arp 286 galaxy trio (NGC 5560, NGC 5566, NGC 5569) in the Virgo constellation, approximately 90 million light-years away. The vibrant colors and sweeping spiral arms of NGC 5566, along with the smaller, blue NGC 5569 and the distorted NGC 5560, highlight the dramatic effects of galactic interaction. Two bright Milky Way stars are visible in the foreground, offering a scale comparison to the vastness of these distant island universes.

Astronomy Picture from 06/07/2016

Arp 286: Trio in Virgo

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap160706.html


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