Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Arp 194: Merging Galaxy Group

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 25, 2019 is “Arp 194: Merging Galaxy Group,” an image. It is credited to Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt. The original explanation runs about 149 words.

Arp 194: Merging Galaxy Group
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Why are stars forming in the bridge between these colliding galaxies? Usually when galaxies crash , star formation is confined to galaxy disks or tidal tail s.”

— APOD editors, March 25, 2019

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
March 25, 2019
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble ; Processing & License: Judy Schmidt
Copyright
No copyright notice on the entry. Check the credited institution’s own usage rules before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 149 words

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Galaxies

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