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What Makes Arp 41 a Cosmic Masterpiece Worth Studying?
Discover Arp 41's stunning spiral arms, companion interactions, and why this galaxy captivates astronomers worldwide. Science made simple!
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November 5, 2025 at 12:07 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 27/10/1997

Closeup of Antennae Galaxy Collision

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap971027.htm<a href="/hashtag/GalacticCollision" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#GalacticCollisiono#CosmicClashm#GalaxyInteractione#StarBirtht#CorvusConstellatione#Astrophysicso#SpaceBeautyc#AstronomyPicturey#HubbleImageb#DeepSpaceeepSpace
A breathtaking image of two galaxies colliding in the Corvus constellation. Dark dust pillars, marking massive molecular clouds, are compressed, triggering the rapid formation of millions of stars. This spectacular event showcases the dynamic nature of the universe, where galactic mergers lead to vibrant star-forming regions.
June 25, 2025 at 4:19 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 13/06/2022

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy from Hubble

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A stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51 or NGC 5194), a spiral galaxy interacting with a smaller companion galaxy. The image showcases intricate details of the galaxy's spiral arms and vibrant colors, revealing the complex processes at work within this celestial system. Located in the constellation Canes Venatici, M51 is approximately 30 million light-years away and spans 60,000 light-years.
June 23, 2025 at 11:12 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 15/07/2024

The Tadpole Galaxy from Hubble

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Stunning image of the Tadpole Galaxy (Arp 188), a spiral galaxy with a massive 280,000 light-year long tail, created by a gravitational interaction with another galaxy. The image, from the Hubble Legacy Archive, shows bright blue star clusters in the tail and a distant intruder galaxy visible in the upper right. The Tadpole Galaxy is located 420 million light-years away in the constellation Draco.
June 19, 2025 at 10:14 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 10/10/2003

Peculiar Arp 295

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A stunning image of Arp 295, a pair of interacting galaxies connected by a spectacular bridge of stars and gas, spanning nearly 250,000 light-years. The galaxies' interaction creates long, flowing tails of stellar material, showcasing a beautiful and dynamic phase of galactic merger. Captured by the USNO 1-meter telescope.
June 7, 2025 at 3:10 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 05/11/2006

A Galaxy Collision in NGC 6745

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A stunning image of NGC 6745, a peculiar galaxy resulting from a galactic collision. The image showcases the distorted shape of the larger galaxy, with a smaller galaxy visible in the lower right, moving away. A trail of gas and dust pulled from the larger galaxy is seen forming new stars. The collision's effects are evident in the unusual structure and the ongoing star formation. This captivating view highlights the dynamic nature of galaxies and the powerful forces of gravity in the universe.
June 2, 2025 at 5:16 AM
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Scientists have observed a rare interaction between two galaxies, resulting in a burst of intense star formation. The collision and subsequent merging process offer valuable insights into galactic evolution and the role of mergers in shaping galactic structures. #GalaxyInteraction #GalaxyMerger #...
May 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 12/08/2012

Spiral Galaxy NGC 4038 in Collision

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A stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of the Antennae Galaxies (NGC 4038 and NGC 4039), showcasing the chaotic beauty of a galactic collision. The image reveals bright blue star clusters, reddish gas clouds, and brown dust filaments, depicting the violent yet mesmerizing process of two galaxies merging.
May 29, 2025 at 11:14 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 10/04/2025

38 Hours with the M81 Group

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Stunning astrophotograph of the M81 galaxy group, showcasing M81 (Bode's Galaxy) and M82 engaged in a gravitational dance for a billion years. The image, captured with a small telescope and 38 hours of exposure, reveals intricate details of the galaxies' spiral arms, star-forming regions, and the surrounding integrated flux nebulae. The vastness of space is emphasized by the countless stars and distant galaxies in the background, located approximately 12 million light-years away in Ursa Major.
May 29, 2025 at 7:11 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 09/01/2025

Peculiar Galaxies of Arp 273

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A stunning deep-space image showcasing the interacting galaxies Arp 273, located over 300 million light-years away. Their distorted shapes are a result of their gravitational interaction. Bright foreground stars from our Milky Way galaxy contrast with the distant, swirling galaxies, offering a glimpse into the future potential merger of our own Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies.
May 23, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 12/03/2025

NGC 772: The Fiddlehead Galaxy

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Stunning image of the Fiddlehead spiral galaxy (NGC 772), a distorted galaxy likely shaped by its interaction with NGC 770. The image also captures Comet 43P/Wolf-Harrington, which appears near the galaxy by chance, showcasing the vastness of space and a beautiful cosmic coincidence. The photo was taken from Calern, France.
May 17, 2025 at 4:17 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 28/03/2013

Unraveling NGC 3169

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A stunning image showcasing the gravitational interaction between spiral galaxy NGC 3169 and its neighbor NGC 3166. NGC 3169, located 70 million light-years away near Regulus, exhibits distorted spiral arms and tidal tails due to this cosmic dance. Smaller galaxies, including NGC 3165, are also visible in this deep-space view, spanning approximately 400,000 light-years. The image highlights the intricate beauty and dynamic processes occurring within galactic groups.
May 9, 2025 at 7:14 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 10/04/2001

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy in Dust and Stars

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Stunning image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51 or NGC 5194), a spiral galaxy 30 million light-years away. This composite image combines ground-based and Hubble Space Telescope data, revealing intricate details of its spiral arms and star formation regions. The galaxy's interaction with a smaller neighboring galaxy is thought to influence its distinctive shape. Visible with binoculars in the Canes Venatici constellation.
May 8, 2025 at 5:12 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 13/06/2022

M51: The Whirlpool Galaxy from Hubble

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Stunning Hubble Space Telescope image of the Whirlpool Galaxy (M51 or NGC 5194), a spiral galaxy 30 million light-years away in the Canes Venatici constellation. Its intricate spiral arms, likely shaped by gravitational interaction with a smaller neighboring galaxy, are vividly detailed. This image is a composite of different color filters, showcasing the galaxy's vibrant features.
April 20, 2025 at 6:19 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 02/07/2010

Galaxies on a String

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A stunning image of the interacting galaxies NGC 5216 and NGC 5218 in Ursa Major. Connected by a 22,000 light-year-long stream of gas, dust, and stars, these galaxies are locked in a gravitational dance that will ultimately lead to their merger. The image showcases the distorted shapes of the galaxies and the impressive bridge of cosmic debris between them.
April 16, 2025 at 1:09 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 10/02/2016

Galaxies in the River

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A stunning image of the interacting galaxies NGC 1532 and NGC 1531 in the constellation Eridanus. The larger spiral galaxy NGC 1532 is gravitationally interacting with the smaller dwarf galaxy NGC 1531, a cosmic dance illustrating galactic cannibalism. The image showcases the intricate details of the galaxies, spanning over 100,000 light-years.
April 8, 2025 at 3:32 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 27/06/2000

M63: The Sunflower Galaxy

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Stunning image of the Sunflower Galaxy (M63 or NGC 5055), a spiral galaxy in Canes Venatici. Its swirling arms, glowing with blue young stars and red emission nebulae, are punctuated by dark dust filaments. Light from this galaxy, which interacts gravitationally with M51, takes 35 million years to reach Earth. The galaxy's high stellar rotation speed suggests the presence of dark matter.
April 3, 2025 at 10:12 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 30/07/2024

Arp 142: Interacting Galaxies from Webb

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap240730.htm<a href="/hashtag/GalaxyInteraction" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#GalaxyInteractione#Arp142 #WebbTelescopee#SpacePenguine#CosmicCollisiono#GalacticDancet#AstronomyImageo#Astrophysicso#NASAc#ESASpaceE#Spacee#UniverseU#GalaxyMergerxyMerger
Stunning infrared image of Arp 142, a pair of interacting galaxies resembling a penguin. The upper galaxy, NGC 2936, is a distorted spiral galaxy gravitationally interacting with the elliptical galaxy NGC 2937 below. New star formation is evident, especially in the "penguin's nose." These galaxies will eventually merge. Image Credit: NASA, ESA, CSA, STScI
March 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 06/11/2015

Unraveling NGC 3169

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Stunning image of the interacting spiral galaxies NGC 3169 and NGC 3166, located 70 million light-years away in the constellation Sextans. NGC 3169's spiral arms are distorted by gravitational forces, creating dramatic tidal tails. The image also shows smaller galaxy NGC 3165 and the bright star Regulus. This cosmic dance showcases the powerful forces shaping galaxies in the universe.
March 25, 2025 at 3:29 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 01/11/2007

Peculiar Arp 87

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Stunning image of Arp 87, a pair of interacting galaxies connected by a luminous bridge of stars, gas, and dust spanning over 75,000 light-years. The gravitational interaction has triggered intense star formation in NGC 3808A, visible as bright blue clusters. NGC 3808B shows a polar ring structure. This captivating view showcases a stage in the eventual merger of these galaxies, located 300 million light-years away in Leo. A distant background galaxy is also visible.
March 23, 2025 at 11:11 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 01/04/2023

NGC 2442: Galaxy in Volans

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Stunning image of the distorted spiral galaxy NGC 2442 in the constellation Piscis Volans. Its hook-like shape is a result of a past interaction with a smaller galaxy, visible in the upper left. The image showcases vibrant colors, revealing dust lanes, star clusters, and star-forming regions. Foreground stars sparkle against the deep black backdrop of space.
March 17, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 23/05/2024

Unraveling NGC 3169

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A stunning image of the interacting galaxies NGC 3169 and NGC 3166, showcasing their sweeping tidal tails and stellar arcs. NGC 3169, a spiral galaxy 70 million light-years away, is gravitationally interacting with its neighbor, eventually destined to merge. Smaller galaxy NGC 3165 is also visible. The image highlights the dynamic processes and beauty of galactic interactions.
March 10, 2025 at 12:27 PM
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March 2, 2025 at 12:00 PM
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Astronomy Picture from 20/11/2019

Arp 273: Battling Galaxies from Hubble

Source: https://apod.nasa.gov/apod/ap191120.htm<a href="/hashtag/GalacticCollision" class="hover:underline text-blue-600 dark:text-sky-400 no-card-link">#GalacticCollisiono#Arp273 #UGC1810##HubbleSpaceTelescopee#SpiralGalaxiesG#CosmicDancem#GalaxyInteractione#Astrophysicso#Spaces#Astronomys#NASAm#ESAASA #ESA
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.
March 2, 2025 at 4:15 AM
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Astronomy Picture from 07/04/2004

Unusual Spiral Galaxy M66

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A stunning image of the spiral galaxy M66, showing its asymmetric structure likely caused by the gravitational pull of nearby galaxy M65. M66 is part of the Leo Triplet galaxy group, spanning 100,000 light years and located 35 million light years away. The image reveals intricate dust lanes interwoven with bright stars and nebulas along its spiral arms.
February 28, 2025 at 11:12 PM