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Astronomy Picture from 25/03/2019

Arp 194: Merging Galaxy Group

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap190325.htm<a href="/hashtag/Arp194" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#Arp194
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Stunning Hubble image of Arp 194, showcasing two colliding galaxies connected by a bridge of bright, newly formed stars. This unique star formation, defying typical patterns, results from a recent galactic pass-through and the subsequent calming of turbulence. A smaller galaxy is also visible superimposed on the upper galaxy. The image reveals the dynamic beauty of galactic interactions and the birth of stars in extraordinary circumstances.
March 20, 2025 at 1:05 AM