Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 16, 2014

The Antennae Galaxies in Collision

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 16, 2014 is “The Antennae Galaxies in Collision,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , NASA , ESA ; Processing & Copyright: Davide Coverta). The original explanation runs about 118 words.

From the explanation

“Two galaxies are squaring off in Corvus and here are the latest pictures . When two galaxies collide , the stars that compose them usually do not.”

— APOD editors, March 16, 2014

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At a glance

Date: March 16, 2014
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: Hubble Legacy Archive , NASA , ESA ; Processing & Copyright: Davide Coverta
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 118 words

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Source

Astronomy Picture of the Day, March 16, 2014 — science.nasa.gov/image-article/apod-2014-march-16-the-antennae-galaxies-in-collision

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