Stunning image of the Sombrero Galaxy (M104), a spiral galaxy in the Virgo constellation. Its prominent dust lane and bright halo of stars and globular clusters create its iconic "sombrero" shape. The galaxy's center is thought to harbor a supermassive black hole. 50 million-year-old light from this galaxy is visible even with a small telescope.

Astronomy Picture from 15/07/2013

The Sombrero Galaxy from Hale

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap130715.html


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Stunning image of the interacting spiral galaxies NGC 5426 and NGC 5427 (Arp 271) captured by the Gemini South Telescope. These two galaxies are in a close encounter, showcasing a bridge of material connecting them. Their interaction demonstrates a galactic collision where stars are unlikely to collide, but new star formation will occur. This celestial event offers a glimpse into the potential future of our own Milky Way galaxy.

Astronomy Picture from 21/07/2008

The Colliding Spiral Galaxies of Arp 271

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap080721.html


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Starwatch: Tracking Virgo across the spring sky While faint, the constellation still makes a big impression because of its sheer size This week, we track down one of the zodiacal constellations, Virgo, the virgin. It is a prominent constellation in...

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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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