Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

Arp 142: Interacting Galaxies from Webb

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for July 30, 2024 is “Arp 142: Interacting Galaxies from Webb,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI ; Hubble Rollover Reprocessing & Copyright: Raul Villaverde). The original explanation runs about 177 words.

Two large interacting galaxies are shown. The upper galaxy, has significant internal structure and is curved over the lower galaxy which is a featureless oval. Please see the explanation for more detailed information.
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI ; Hubble Rollover Reprocessing & Copyright: Raul Villaverde Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“To some, it looks like a penguin. But to people who study the universe, it is an interesting example of two big galaxies interacting.”

— APOD editors, July 30, 2024

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
July 30, 2024
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , CSA , STScI ; Hubble Rollover Reprocessing & Copyright: Raul Villaverde
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 177 words

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