Merging galaxies

in science •  5 years ago  (edited)

Spirals and other symmetrical galaxies are beautiful but the asymmetric galaxies have a certain appeal too.

The Antennae Galaxies are an example of two galaxies merging into one.

The result of this merger will be far from destructive and result in massive stellar nurseries being created.

The Antennae Galaxies/NGC 4038-4039

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