A vivid Hubble image showing the interacting galaxy pair Arp 273. The larger galaxy, UGC 1810, dominates the upper part of the frame with a distorted spiral shape and a prominent blue outer ring, caused by intense star formation. Below it, the smaller companion galaxy appears stretched by gravitational forces. The scene is filled with distant background galaxies and a few bright foreground stars.

UGC 1810: Wildly Interacting Galaxy from Hubble
UGC 1810 is colliding with a smaller galaxy, forming Arp 273. Its blue ring is packed with young, hot stars. This stunning pair lies 300 million light-years away in Andromeda.
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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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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, contrasted by its older, redder inner core. A smaller galaxy is gravitationally interacting with UGC 1810, creating a visually captivating cosmic dance. Foreground stars and distant background galaxies add depth to this 300 million light-year distant scene in the constellation Andromeda.

Astronomy Picture from 20/11/2019

Arp 273: Battling Galaxies from Hubble

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap191120.html


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A stunning image of Arp 273, a pair of interacting galaxies. The larger galaxy, UGC 1810, displays a striking blue outer ring formed by recent star formation, resulting from gravitational interactions with its smaller companion. The image showcases the dynamic nature of galactic collisions, highlighting the vibrant colors and intricate structures created by these cosmic events. Foreground stars and background galaxies add depth to the scene, located 300 million light years away in the constellation Andromeda.

Astronomy Picture from 18/10/2020

UGC 1810: Wildly Interacting Galaxy from Hubble

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap201018.html


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