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NASA's Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of Arp 107, a pair of interacting galaxies in the midst of a collision. The image shows a Seyfert galaxy on the left and a smaller companion galaxy on the right, connected by a "bridge" of dust and gas. Arp 107 is located approximately 465 million light years away from Earth.
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured an image of Arp 107, a pair of galaxies in the midst of a collision. The larger galaxy is a Seyfert galaxy with a bright active galactic nucleus powered by a supermassive black hole, while the smaller galaxy is a bright core. A bridge of dust and gas connects the two galaxies. Interacting and merging galaxies like Arp 107 were first cataloged by astronomer Halton Arp. Although these galaxies are difficult to see, a similar sight can be observed by pointing a telescope at the Whirlpool galaxy.
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new image of the Arp 107 system, revealing a faint bridge of gas connecting two colliding galaxies. Located 465 million light-years from Earth, the merging galaxies are connected by a tenuous stream of dust and gas. The larger galaxy, a Seyfert galaxy, exhibits an active galactic nucleus and a bright spiral arm speckled with budding stars. The smaller galaxy is being absorbed into the larger one, with a relatively faint core and spiral arms. The image was taken as part of an initiative to observe understudied members of the Arp catalog.
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new image of the Arp 107 system, revealing a faint "bridge" of gas connecting two colliding galaxies. Located about 465 million light-years from Earth, the merging galaxies are part of the Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies. The larger galaxy, a Seyfert galaxy, exhibits an active galactic nucleus and a bright spiral arm fueled by material from the smaller companion galaxy. This image is part of a larger initiative to observe understudied members of the Arp catalog.
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a new image of the Arp 107 system, revealing a faint "bridge" of gas connecting two colliding galaxies. Located about 465 million light-years from Earth, the merging galaxies are part of the Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies. The larger galaxy, a Seyfert galaxy, exhibits an active galactic nucleus and a bright spiral arm fueled by material from the smaller companion galaxy. This image is part of a larger initiative to observe understudied members of the Arp catalog.
The Hubble Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of Arp 107, showcasing two galaxies in the midst of a collision. The larger galaxy, classified as a Seyfert galaxy, emits radiation from its entire structure, revealing intricate spiraling patterns. The galaxies are connected by a bridge of dust and gas. Arp 107 is part of the Atlas of Peculiar Galaxies, a catalog of unique galaxies compiled in 1966. This observation program aims to engage the public by providing captivating images of these elusive galaxies.