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Known as Arp 273, these two galaxies have been distorted by their mutual gravitational pull into a shape resembling a long-stemmed rose. This visualization of the interacting galaxy pair presents a...more

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A Rose of Galaxies: Interacting Galaxies Arp 273

A Rose of Galaxies: Interacting Galaxies Arp 273


Aug 31, 2018


A visualization of the interacting galaxy pair known as Arp 273
The Whirlpool Galaxy: Visible and X-ray Views

The Whirlpool Galaxy: Visible and X-ray Views


May 21, 2018


This animation contrasts the visible-light (Hubble Space Telescope) and X-ray (Chandra X-ray Observatory) images of Messier 51, the majestic Whirlpool galaxy.
A Galactic Smash Hit: Galaxy Collision Simulation

A Galactic Smash Hit: Galaxy Collision Simulation


Mar 9, 2016


A visualization of the collision of two spiral galaxies.
Galaxy Collisions: Simulation vs Observations

Galaxy Collisions: Simulation vs Observations


Feb 14, 2014


Hubble images of galaxy collisions, when compared against a computer simulation, reveal the stages in a billion-year-long process.
Crash of the Titans: Milky Way and Andromeda Collision [Annotated]

Crash of the Titans: Milky Way and Andromeda Collision [Annotated]


May 31, 2012


In about 4 billion years, the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies will collide. This version includes annotations.
Crash of the Titans: Milky Way and Andromeda Collision

Crash of the Titans: Milky Way and Andromeda Collision


May 31, 2012


In about 4 billion years, the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies will collide.
Future Galaxy Merger [Annotated]

Future Galaxy Merger [Annotated]


May 31, 2012


A visualization of the future collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies, with annotations.
Future Galaxy Merger

Future Galaxy Merger


May 31, 2012


A visualization of the future collision of the Milky Way and Andromeda galaxies.
Three-dimensional Zoom into Arp 273

Three-dimensional Zoom into Arp 273


Apr 20, 2011


This movie presents a visualization of the interacting galaxy group known as Arp 273.
Zoom into Stephan’s Quintet

Zoom into Stephan’s Quintet


Sep 9, 2009


In this zoom sequence, Hubble focuses its attention on a group of five galaxies known as Stephan's Quintet.
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