Astronomy Picture of the Day ·

UGC 1810: Wildly Interacting Galaxy from Hubble

The Astronomy Picture of the Day for June 1, 2025 is “UGC 1810: Wildly Interacting Galaxy from Hubble,” an image. The picture is copyrighted by its creator (Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , HLA ; Processing & Copyright: Domingo Pestana). The original explanation runs about 165 words.

A bright galaxy with unusual blue spiral arms is shown against a dark starfield. The outer part of the spiral appears as a blue ring, while the inner part appears to have separate -- and more tan -- spiral structure. Please see the explanat
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , HLA ; Processing & Copyright: Domingo Pestana Copyrighted Shown from science.nasa.gov. Not hosted by OpenOrbit.

From the explanation

“What’s happening to this spiral galaxy? Although details remain uncertain, it surely has to do with an ongoing battle with its smaller galactic neighbor.”

— APOD editors, June 1, 2025

Read the full explanation on science.nasa.gov

At a glance

Date
June 1, 2025
Type
Image
Credit
Credit: Image Credit: NASA , ESA , Hubble , HLA ; Processing & Copyright: Domingo Pestana
Copyright
Copyrighted by the credited creator. Ask the copyright holder before reusing it.
Explanation length
About 165 words

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