Astronomy Picture of the Day · March 17, 2024

NGC 7714: Starburst after Galaxy Collision

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for March 17, 2024 is “NGC 7714: Starburst after Galaxy Collision,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Legacy Archive ; Processing & Copyright: Rudy Pohl). The original explanation runs about 176 words.

A blue spiral galaxy appears to be colliding -- and possibly moving through -- a dusty brown galaxy. Please see the explanation for more detailed information. — Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Legacy Archive ; Processing & Copyright: Rudy Pohl Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“Is this galaxy jumping through a giant ring of stars ? Probably not.”

— APOD editors, March 17, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date: March 17, 2024
Type: Image
Credit: Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble Legacy Archive ; Processing & Copyright: Rudy Pohl
Copyright: Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length: About 176 words