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Interacting Galaxies Arp 273: A Galactic Rose in Andromeda | Hubble

Interacting Galaxies Arp 273: A Galactic Rose in Andromeda | Hubble

This pair of interacting galaxies is called Arp 273. The distorted shape of the larger of the two galaxies shows signs of tidal interactions with the smaller of the two. It is thought that the smaller galaxy has actually passed through the larger one.

Distance: 300 million light years


Credit: NASA, ESA and the Hubble Heritage Team (STScI/AURA)

Release Date: April 20, 2011


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