Stunning image of the NGC 6872 galaxy, a massive spiral galaxy four times the size of the Milky Way, interacting gravitationally with the smaller galaxy IC 4970. Captured by the Gemini South telescope, this cosmic collision showcases intricate details of star formation and gas distribution, highlighting the beauty and scientific significance of galactic interactions. The image is a result of a winning essay submitted by the Sydney Girls High School Astronomy Club.

Astronomy Picture from 03/04/2011

Giant Galaxy NGC 6872

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap110403.html


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Het balkspiraalstelsel #NGC6872 interageert met een kleiner stelsel linksboven.

Het kleinere stelsel heeft waarschijnlijk gas van NGC 6872 gestript om het superzware zwarte gat in het centrum te voeden.

To commemorate the 25th anniversary of NASA’s Chandra X-ray Observatory launch, the Chandra team released this never-seen-before image of NGC 6872, a spiral galaxy in the Pavo (Peacock) constellation, on July 22, 2024. #Chandra #ChandraXRayObservatory #NASA #NGC6872
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