Sunday, April 24, 2022

Across The Universe, Cont. -- Close-Knit Galaxies

 

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From NASA/ ESA, April 19, 2022: The NASA/ESA Hubble Space Telescope is celebrating its 32nd birthday with a stunning look at an unusual close-knit collection of five galaxies, called the Hickson Compact Group 40. This snapshot reflects a special moment in their lifetimes as they fall together before they merge. Credit:  NASA, ESA and STScI

Happy Birthday, Hubble!  You've aged very well!


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