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science-and-space1 year ago

"Webb Telescope Captures Cosmic Dance of 'Penguin' and 'Egg' Galaxies"

The James Webb Space Telescope has captured a stunning image of the colliding Penguin and Egg galaxies, known as Arp 142, located 325 million light-years away in the constellation Hydra. The larger Penguin galaxy, originally a spiral galaxy, has been warped by gravitational friction with the smaller Egg galaxy over 25 million years. This new image, combining data from JWST's Near Infrared Camera and Mid-Infrared Instrument, marks the telescope's two-year anniversary and highlights its transformative impact on our understanding of the universe.

via Livescience.com|
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science-and-technology1 year ago

Webb Telescope Captures Stunning 'Penguin and Egg' Galaxy Dance

Celebrating its second anniversary, the James Webb Space Telescope captured stunning infrared images of the interacting galaxies Arp 142, known as the Penguin and the Egg. These observations reveal new star formations and provide insights into galactic dynamics and evolution, showcasing Webb's advanced capabilities in studying the universe.

via SciTechDaily|
#arp-142#infrared-imaging#interacting-galaxies
astronomy2 years ago

"Adorable Galaxies: NASA's Penguin and Egg-Shaped Wonders Revealed"

NASA shared an image of ARP 142, a pair of galaxies resembling a penguin and an egg, taken by the Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes, located 23 million light-years from Earth. The "penguin" galaxy, NGC 2936, shows new stars and gas strands, while the "egg" galaxy, NGC 2937, appears featureless with older stars. The image helps astronomers understand the life cycles of galaxies, and the James Webb Space Telescope may provide even greater clarity in the future.

via PetaPixel|
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astronomy2 years ago

"NASA's Playful Side: Adorable Penguin and Egg-Shaped Galaxies Revealed in New Photos"

NASA has released images of two galaxies, collectively known as Arp 142, which resemble a penguin and an egg. The galaxies, captured by the Hubble and Spitzer space telescopes, are located 23 million light-years away. The "penguin" galaxy, NGC 2936, shows visible distortion due to its mix of features, while the "egg" galaxy, NGC 2937, appears featureless. NASA suggests that over time, gravity will bring the two galaxies closer together until they merge into one, a process that likely occurred in the history of most large galaxies.

via Bored Panda|
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astronomy2 years ago

"Captivating Space Snapshot: Enigmatic 'Hummingbird Galaxy' Safeguards Celestial Egg"

The European Space Agency recently showcased a stunning image of Arp 142, a pair of interacting galaxies located 326 million light-years from Earth. The image creates the illusion of a birdlike figure guarding an egg, showcasing pareidolia. The larger spiral galaxy's bright core serves as the "eye" of the bird, while its once-spiraling arms are now warped streaks of blue and red in the bird's body. The image was taken in 2013 by the Hubble Space Telescope's Wide Field Camera 3, and it resurfaced as scientists continue cataloging peculiar galaxies.

via Livescience.com|
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