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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 week ago

Colliding Spiral Galaxies Captured in Sparkling Detail

JWST infrared and Chandra X-ray data reveal merging spirals IC 2163 and NGC 2207, showing dust structures, high-energy regions, and triggered star formation.
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fromwww.nature.com
2 months ago

Rubin Observatory Catches Iconic Galaxy by the Tail

The Vera C. Rubin Observatory's first test image revealed a previously unseen stellar stream extending from galaxy Messier 61, indicating a past minor merger.
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